Korea Olympic Committee Emphasizes Support for South Korea's Bid to Host the 2036 Summer Olympics... Strengthening Domestic and International Cooperation and Prompt Execution of Bidding Procedures

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The Korea Olympic Committee (President Yoo Seung-min) announced on the 3rd that "with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) finalizing seven Interested Parties for the 2036 Summer Olympics on the 2nd (local time), thereby concretizing the host selection schedule, as a National Olympic Committee (NOC), we plan to continue advancing domestic and international bidding efforts in line with the IOC's schedule."

The Korea Olympic Committee stated that "while maintaining close communication with relevant institutional investors to ensure that joint hosting consultations between Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province and Seoul Metropolitan City are concluded as soon as possible, it is continuing domestic and international bidding work, including practical consultations with the IOC."

On October 27, President Yoo Seung-min met with Lee Won-taek, Governor of Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, to share updates on the progress of joint hosting consultations and discuss support measures and cooperation plans based on future outcomes.

Alongside this, the committee has continuously monitored the progress of consultations between the two Local Governments and guided subsequent procedures after an agreement is reached. On October 30 as well, it conveyed to both Local Governments its stance that, in the event of a joint hosting agreement, it would promptly execute the domestic host city selection procedure in accordance with relevant regulations and advance efforts in line with the IOC's schedule.

The Korea Olympic Committee emphasized, "Based on the experience and legacy of hosting the 1988 Seoul Olympics and the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, we hope to host the 2036 Summer Olympics in South Korea to create a new opportunity for the development of sports in South Korea and the spread of Olympic values. Going forward, as an NOC, we plan to fulfill our responsibilities and roles for a successful Olympic bid through close cooperation with the government, relevant local governments, and the IOC."

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