North, South Korea agree to pursue joint 2032 Olympic Games bid
And to “participate jointly” at international competitions including the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo
South Korean President Moon Jae-in (L) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) during a joint press conference after their summit at Paekhwawon State Guesthouse in Pyongyang on September 19, 2018. PHOTO: REUTERS
SEOUL:
The two Koreas have agreed to pursue a bid to co-host the 2032 Olympic Games, they said in a joint statement on Wednesday following a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
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The statement also said they had agreed to “participate jointly” at international competitions including the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The idea of a joint bid to host the Summer Games in 2032 was floated last week by Seoul’s Sports Minister Do Jong-hwan.
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Do said that co-hosting the Games would build on the success of this year’s Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, where North Korea’s participation helped ease tensions on the peninsula.
The two Koreas have agreed to pursue a bid to co-host the 2032 Olympic Games, they said in a joint statement on Wednesday following a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
North Korea's Kim says summit with Trump stabilised region, sees more progress
The statement also said they had agreed to “participate jointly” at international competitions including the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The idea of a joint bid to host the Summer Games in 2032 was floated last week by Seoul’s Sports Minister Do Jong-hwan.
Moon landing: South Korean leader arrives in Pyongyang for summit
Do said that co-hosting the Games would build on the success of this year’s Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, where North Korea’s participation helped ease tensions on the peninsula.