Choi Hwi-young, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, met with Lee Won-taek, the governor of Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, on November 3 at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul to discuss issues related to the bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics.
Jeonbuk has decided to negotiate a joint hosting arrangement with Seoul to enhance its competitiveness in the bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics. Minister Choi emphasized the need for a swift agreement between the two municipalities, considering the timeline set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for selecting host cities.
Furthermore, Minister Choi stated that once an agreement for joint hosting between Jeonbuk and Seoul is finalized, the Ministry and the Korean Sports Council will support the necessary procedures to ensure they are carried out promptly.
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