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Advantages Of Olympics In South Korea Essay

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Every second year, hearts and bets are up for one of the most competitive international sports gathering held in celebration of global unity. Whether it’s the Summer Olympics or Winter Olympics, there’s always a sense of zeal and political peace during the two superb weeks.This year’s Winter Olympics will be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, beginning on February 9th and closing on February 25th. There are many negative opinions on having the Olympics in South Korea, when in fact there are many benefits. Every country, whether first, second or third world deserves a chance to shine and show the world their wonderous home and we have no right to stop that. South Korea is a beautiful country with creative people and having the Olympics in a poorer region like Pyeongchang will bring awareness to less fortunate regions around the world and their full potential. Finally, having the Olympics in Pyeongchang has helped bring South Korea”s rival North Korea at temporary rest, beginning a new age between the two …show more content…

Having the Olympics in South Korea is a great opportunity to bring the two feuding countries together. In 1945, Korea was divided into two distinct countries: North Korea and South Korea, ending the Empire of Japan’s rule. The United States and the Soviet Union occupied each of the countries, USA in the South and The Soviets in the North. The tension between North and South Korea has not yet left it’s people and there is constant hostility towards each other. But on January 9th, North Korea agreed in negotiation with South Korea to send its qualified athletes to the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. This agreement is a huge step towards cessation of hostilities between both countries. Having the Olympics in Pyeongchang demonstrates its power by uniting two rivaling countries under one

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