Nat'l Olympic body, sports ministry vow support for S. Korean Summer Games bid

What happened: The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee and the sports ministry pledged full support for South Korea's bid to host the 2036 Summer Games, after the IOC named seven potential host countries. Key numbers: IOC listed seven candidates: South Korea, Germany, Hungary, Why it matters: North Jeolla shifted toward co-hosting with Seoul after concluding it lacked adequate infrastructure, including accommodations, transportation and venues. The KSOC said it will help wrap up co-hosting talks quickly, and the minister said both bodies will provide support once an agreement is reached.

The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee and the sports ministry pledged full support for South Korea's bid to host the 2036 Summer Games, after the IOC named seven potential host countries.

North Jeolla shifted toward co-hosting with Seoul after concluding it lacked adequate infrastructure, including accommodations, transportation and venues. The KSOC said it will help wrap up co-hosting talks quickly, and the minister said both bodies will provide support once an agreement is reached.