Bracing for the fast-developing inter-Korean relations,...
The PyeongChang Winter Olympics organizing committee says it's ready for North Korea
and a successful Winter Games.
Our Lee Ji-won tells us more.
North Korea's willingness to participate in the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics came
as a big surprise to many,... but the PyeongChang Organizing Committee and the Korean Sports
and Olympic Committee seem far more confident about it.
President of the organizing committee Lee Hee-beom said at a ceremony to renew the committee's
determination for the global sporting event, held at the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium on
Wednesday, that the organizing committee has been preparing for North Korea's participation
in the games for a long time,... and that these preparations are not just limited to
Pyongyang's athletes but to the whole team,... including the cheering squad and performers.
Lee said the specifics will be discussed through the government's talks with the North.
While the International Olympic Committee said that it's willing to cover all costs
for North Korean athletes through its Olympic Solidarity program,... the cost for the support
team will have to be discussed between the two Koreas.
There has also been growing speculation over the two Koreas participating in the games
as a single team.
And while Lee Kee-heung, President of Korean Sports and Olympic Committee, said that they
will keep all options open,... they will also make sure no South Korean athlete will have
to forgo their place after 4 years of hard work
Although Pyongyang's figure skating duo Ryom Tae-ok and Kim Ju-sik qualified to compete
at PyeongChang 2018, they lost their spots after failing to register by the participation
deadline.
However, with the IOC's wildcard,... the figure skating duo, and Pyongyang's strong short
track, speed skating and women's ice hockey teams could be competing at South Korea's
alpine resort town next month.
Lee Ji-won, Arirang News, Pyeongchang.
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