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NK Eligible for Olympics Despite Listing As Terror-Sponsoring Nation: IOC

NK Eligible for Olympics Despite Listing As Terror-Sponsoring Nation: IOC

SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The International Olympic Committee said North Korea is qualified to participate in the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics irrespective of its recent relisting as a terror-sponsoring state by the United States, a U.S. broadcaster reported Thursday. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump put Pyongyang back on the state sponsor of terrorism list in a move to [...]

History Awaits as S. Korea Readies for Largest-ever Taekwondo Worlds

History Awaits as S. Korea Readies for Largest-ever Taekwondo Worlds

SEOUL, Jun. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The upcoming taekwondo world championships in South Korea will be a historic one on many levels, as the organizers prepare for the largest competition to date. The 2017 World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) World Taekwondo Championships will take place in Muju, some 240 kilometers south of Seoul from June 24 [...]

Promotion Represents Biggest Challenge for PyeongChang Winter Olympics: IOC

Promotion Represents Biggest Challenge for PyeongChang Winter Olympics: IOC

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea, Oct. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – A senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) member said Friday the biggest challenge facing PyeongChang, host of the 2018 Winter Games, is promoting the event across the world.  The IOC’s Coordination Commission on PyeongChang, headed by Gunilla Lindberg, wrapped up its seventh visit Friday. Having held meetings with [...]

IOC Speaks Highly of PyeongChang’s Winter Games Preparation

IOC Speaks Highly of PyeongChang’s Winter Games Preparation

SEOUL, July 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Friday it concluded “a very good” review of PyeongChang’s preparations for the 2018 Winter Games, saying the South Korean host has its focus on the right places. An IOC delegation, led by Gunilla Lindberg, head of its Coordination Commission, wrapped up its fifth [...]