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Koreas to inform IOC of intent to co-host 2032 Games

Updated: 2018-11-02 15:03
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The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Republic of Korea (ROK) marched together under a unified Korean flag during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games at Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium in Pyeongchang, the ROK, on Feb 9, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua]

SEOUL — The Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) have agreed to officially inform the International Olympic Committee of their intent to co-host the 2032 Summer Olympics.

Korean sports officials after meeting at a DPRK border town on Friday also agreed to send a combined team to next year's world handball championships.

DPRK leader Kim Jong-un and ROK President Moon Jae-in during a summit in September agreed to pursue a joint bid for the 2032 Olympics and send combined teams to the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games and other major sports events as part of reconciliation efforts.

ROK's enthusiasm for engagement with its rival has created unease in Washington, which has called for allies to maintain pressure until Pyongyang denuclearizes.

Associated Press

 

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