It's never too early to place your pawns. South Korean delegation went to Lausanne last week to present North Jeolla's candidacy to the organization of 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Ryu Seung-min, president of the Korean Olympic Committee (KSOC), Kim Kwan-young, governor of the province, and Myung Soo-hyun, representative of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, were able to talk with Thomas Bach. "The abilities and the competitiveness of Jeonju (capital of North Jeolla Province) as a host city were highlighted and Korea's willingness and legitimacy to host the event were expressed, assures the KSOC in a press release. In addition, we discussed the direction to follow to establish a strategy based on the IOC guidelines."
The delegation expressed " firm will of the Korean government, the sports community and local governments to host the Summer Olympic Games", emphasizing in particular "historical and cultural assets" as well as Jeonju's infrastructure. Korean officials also met with Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, chair of the future Games host commission, and Christophe Dubi, Executive Director of the Olympic Games, to discuss the project they wish to build. "A bid strategy that meets international standards will be established." following these instructive exchanges, specifies the KSOC.
