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The Pyeongchang Olympics fuel unintended consequences in South Korea

The Pyeongchang Olympics fuel unintended consequences in South Korea

Jenny Seo | Nov 9, 2017

On August 30, 2017, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) claimed that Pyeongchang, South Korea is ready to welcome the world to the 2018 Olympics. In fact, the huge preparations for this event, such...

IOC says Pyeongchang is ready for the Winter Olympics

IOC says Pyeongchang is ready for the Winter Olympics

Jenny Seo | Oct 18, 2017

Located about 126 km from Seoul in Gangwon, the scenic Pyeongchang ski resorts have been known to only several people for their cool, crisp air and picturesque scenery. However, these resorts are now ready...

500 days and counting: Pyeongchang Olympics

500 days and counting: Pyeongchang Olympics

TTAdmin | Nov 9, 2016

In July 2011, Pyeongchang was chosen to hold the 2018 Winter Olympics after two failed attempts in 2010 and 2014. As it is the first Olympic Winter Games to be hosted in South Korea, the event has generated...