Choi Hui-young, Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, meets with Governor of Jeonbuk Special Autonomous Province to discuss current issues regarding the bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics

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Choi Hui-young, Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry), met with Lee Won-taek, Governor of Jeonbuk Special Autonomous Province, at the Seoul Museum of Art on the afternoon of the 3rd to discuss current issues related to the bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics.

Jeonbuk Special Autonomous Province (hereinafter referred to as Jeonbuk Province) has agreed to consult with Seoul Metropolitan City (hereinafter referred to as Seoul City) on a joint hosting arrangement to enhance its competitiveness in the bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics.

Minister Choi emphasized that, given that Seoul City has expressed its willingness to actively cooperate in discussions on joint hosting, it is necessary for the two local governments to reach an agreement as soon as possible, taking into account the schedule for selecting the host city announced by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

In addition, Minister Choi stated that if an agreement on joint hosting between Jeonbuk Province and Seoul City is completed, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Sports Council will provide support to ensure that necessary procedures are carried out swiftly.

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