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12:41, 20-Jan-2018
Exclusive: Chinese IOC member praises DPRK Olympic talks
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Chinese International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Yang Yang has praised the potential participation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the upcoming Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
The 41-year-old former speed skater, a two-time Olympic champion, believes the DPRK and the Republic of Korea (ROK) marching side-by-side at the opening ceremony is an exciting prospect and will represent the Olympic spirit.
Yang said the Olympics is a great chance for the two countries to "talk to each other, understand each other and hopefully one day, they can accept each other."
"We are proud that the Olympics can bring people together," she added.
IOC President Thomas Bach meeting with Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in /VCG Photo
IOC President Thomas Bach meeting with Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-in /VCG Photo
IOC President Thomas Bach has been working hard on the DPRK athletes' participation in the Winter Olympics, Yang also said.
Currently, the DRPK, the ROK, the IOC and the PyeongChang organizing committee are in talks to finalize proceedings.