The Second Diplomatic Briefing 8 April 2017 PyeongChang, Korea
Welcome Speech Hee-beom LEE President & CEO The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games
Contents POCOG 1. PyeongChang2018 Overview 2. International Dignitary Programme 3. National Olympic/Paralympic Committees 4. Accreditation 5. Accommodation 6. Transport 7. Ticketing
1. PyeongChang 2018 Overview Byungnam LEE Deputy Director General of Games Coordination
Three Bids to Host Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games We had a dream. Two failed bids; tears shed twice Yet we did not give up. We continued, urged on by our one passion Durban, 6 July 2011 The world watched as we unveiled our dreams. With the spirit undaunted by the challenges of three bids - We finally witnessed our dreams come true. Jacques ROGGE (Former IOC President) In February 2018, the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games unfold in PyeongChang, Korea
PyeongChang 2018 Overview Period : OG 9-25 February 2018 (17 days), PG 9-18 March 2018 (10 days) Location : Winter sports belt within 30 min-driving distance from the Olympic Plaza* Snow sports: PyeongChang Mountain Cluster / Ice sports: Gangneung Coastal Cluster Sports : OG 7 sports, 15 disciplines and 102 events, PG 6 sports, 6 disciplines and 80 events Slogan : Emblem Olympic Games First consonants of the two syllables of PyeongChang in Hangul, Korean script, to represent snow, ice and winter sport stars Paralympic Games Illustrates a world where people with and without impairment as well as athletes and spectators from all over the world come together
Mascots Olympic Mascot Soohorang Paralympic Mascot Bandabi White tiger, symbol of Korea Guardian animal for Olympians and participants Jeongseon Arirang Symbolic animal of Gangwon, stands for will and courage Origin of the Korean people
Vision and Way Forward Demonstrating financial balance Achieving marketing goals Focus on Athletes & Sports Promoting culture and tourism across the world Creating sustainable cultural legacy Sustainable, low carbon, green Olympic Games Stable and enduring ecosystem Venues for best performance, and records Venues accessible in a short amount of time Comfortable accommodations World s first 5G services Games without language barrier Promoting peace Ensuring safety and security
Plans in Developmental Stages Successful Delivery Model for OWG Public Excitement, Government Support, Enhanced Performance Delivery Foundation (2012-2013) Planning (2014~2016) (2017-2018) Operational Readiness Exercises Final Test Events Games delivery and liquidation Games Framework Planning Design, begin procurement for venues and infrastructure development Emblem and symbols developed Functional and operational planning Construct venues and infrastructure Host test events
Competition Venues and Games Facilities 6 6 6
Compact Venue Layout All competition venues within 30 minutes from each other One of the most compact structures in the Olympic history PyeongChang Mountain Cluster Gangneung Costal Cluster Within 30 minutes
Railroad and Expressway High-speed railroad Seoul to Gangneung (to be completed in June 2017) Expressway National/provincial road 2 nd Yeongdong Expressway (opened in November 2016) Improvement on existing IC underway (to be completed in December 2017) 2 national roads (9 routes) under construction 16 provincial roads to be constructed by end of 2017
PyeongChang Olympic Plaza Olympic Stadium: progress rate 47% (as of 24 March 2017) Circular stage and spectator stands (capacity: 35,000) Construction began in July 2016, to be completed in September 2017 Culture and ICT Experience Hall Pavilions open to the public to experience traditional culture and cutting-edge ICT Medals Plaza (capacity 4,000) A unique venue for medal presentation and live performances Cauldron, NOC/NPC Houses, Sponsor Pavilions
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Olympic Legacy Post-Games venue utilisation (competition/ non-competition venues) ㆍ Competition venues: Venue owners confirmed for 10 out of 12 venues (Discussions ongoing for Gangneung Oval and Jeongseon Alpine Centre) * Competition venues to function as training facilities for 2022 Beijing Olympic Games ㆍ Non-competition venues : Post-Games legacy plans for the Olympic Stadium, IBC, and POCOG Headquarters under discussion Host/Venue Cities into Must-Visit Sites ㆍ Expanding tourism infrastructure of Host/Venue Cities: Establish a Tourism Coalition to attract tourists, share knowledge, and manage collaborations * Summer Seminars for Federation of Korean Industries, Korea Federation of SMEs; Venues for Saemaul Undong Leaders Campaign, Environment Day, World Congress of Poets and etc. ㆍ Highly accessible : High Speed Rail and the 2 nd Yeongdong Expressway connecting Seoul, PyeongChang and Gangneung
2016/2017 Test Event Olympic Test Events (17 in total) * Excluding Official Training Period Snowboard Short track Speed Skating Alpine Skiing Cross Country Nordic Combined Speed Skating Freestyle Skiing Snowboard Ski Jump Figure Skating Luge Curling FIS Snowboard World Cup 2016/17 (Big Air) KB ISU World Cup Short Track 2016, Gangneung FIS Alpine FEC & President Cup 2017 FIS Cross-Country World Cup Presented by Viessmann 2017 FIS Nordic Combined World Cup presented by Viessmann ISU World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup 2016/17 FIS Snowboard World Cup 2016/17 2017 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup presented by Viessmann ISU Four Continents Figure Skating championships 2017 Viessmann Luge World Cup & Viessmann Team Relay World Cup presented by BMW VoIP Defender World Junior Curling Championships 2017 2016. 11. 25 ~ 11. 26 2016. 12. 16 ~ 12. 18 2017. 1. 16 ~ 1. 17 2017. 2. 3 ~ 2. 5 2017. 2. 4 ~ 2. 5 2017. 2. 9 ~ 2. 12 2017. 2. 10 ~ 2. 18 2017. 2. 12 ~ 2. 19 2017. 2. 15 ~ 2. 16 2017. 2. 16 ~ 2. 19 2017. 2. 17 ~ 2. 19 2017. 2. 16 ~ 2. 26
2016/2017 Test Event Olympic Test Events (continued) Biathlon Alpine Skiing Bobsleigh/Skeleton Ice Hockey Ice Hockey BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon 2017 Audi FIS Ski World Cup 2017 BMW IBSF World Cup Bob & Skeleton PyeongChang presented by JIN AIR 2017 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship Div. Ⅱ Group A 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey Women s World Championships Div.Ⅱ Group A 2017. 3. 2 ~ 3. 5 2017. 3. 4 ~ 3. 5 2017. 3. 17 ~ 3. 19 2017. 4. 2 ~ 4. 8 2017. 4. 2 ~ 4. 8 Paralympic Test Events (5 in total) Wheelchair Curling Snowboard Biathlon/Cross Country Alpine Skiing Ice Hockey World Wheelchair Curling Championship 2017 2017 IPC Snowboard World Cup Finals Jeongseon 2017 IPC Nordic Skiing World Cup PyeongChang 2017 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals Jeongseon Gangneung 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool 2017. 3. 4 ~ 3. 11 2017. 3. 10, 13 2017. 3. 10 ~ 3. 15 2017. 3. 11 ~ 3. 18 2017. 4. 11 ~ 4. 20
Korea : Host of All Four Major Global Sporting Events Summer Olympics Seoul 1988 Winter Olympics PyeongChang 2018 One of 8 countries in the world (USA, Japan, France, Germany, Canada, Italy, Russia*, Korea) * Summer : Soviet Union (1980), Winter : Russia (2014) Summer Olympics Winter Olympics FIFA World Cup One of 6 countries in the world Seoul 1988 PyeongChang 2018 2002 FIFA World Cup (USA, Japan, France, Italy, Korea) Summer Olympics Seoul 1988 Winter Olympics PyeongChang 2018 FIFA World Cup 2002 FIFA World Cup IAAF World Championships in Athletics IAAF World Championships Daegu 2011 One of 5 countries in the world (German, France, Italy, Japan, Korea)
Beginning of the Asian Era in the Olympic History Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Summer Games Tokyo 2020 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Korea, Japan and China: Global Hub of Sports
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2. International Dignitary Programme Minjeong KIM Director of Protocol
IDP: CATEGORIES Accreditation Olympic Winter Games O Sovereign(SOV) / Head of State(HOS) / Head of Government(HOG) (+ 1 Accompanying Guest + 2 Entourage + 1 Head of Diplomatic Mission ) O Minister responsible for Sport (+ 1 Accompanying Guest)
IDP: CATEGORIES Accreditation Paralympic Winter Games O Sovereign(SOV) / Head of State(HOS) / Head of Government(HOG) (+ 1 Accompanying Guest + 2 Entourage + 1 Head of Diplomatic Mission ) O Minister responsible for Sport (+ 1 Accompanying Guest) O Prominent Government Official at Ministerial Level (+ 1 Accompanying Guest)
IDP: CATEGORIES Accreditation of Minister responsible for Sport is transferrable only once if responsibility is shared. Accreditation Head of Diplomatic Mission is accredited only for the period of SOV/HOS/HOG s visit to the Games.
IDP: PRIVILEGES Accreditation Olympic Winter Games Accompanying Guest Venue Access Seating Access Ceremonies & PEA TRA SOV/HOS/HOG Yes (1 each) ALL Minister responsible for Sport Yes (1 each) ALL OF Lounge Official Stand(O) OF Lounge Official Stand(O) Yes T-3 Yes T-3 Head of Diplomatic Mission No ALL OF Lounge Stand of Honour(H) No T-P Entourage No ALL OF Lounge Stand of Honour(H) No T-P
IDP: PRIVILEGES Accreditation Paralympic Winter Games Accompanying Guest Venue Access Seating Access Ceremonies TRA SOV/HOS/HOG Yes (1 each) ALL Minister responsible for Sport Yes (1 each) ALL Prominent Government Official at Ministerial Level Yes (1 each) ALL Head of Diplomatic Mission No ALL Entourage No ALL PF Lounge Official Stand(O) PF Lounge Official Stand(O) PF Lounge Official Stand(O) PF Lounge Official Stand(O) PF Lounge Official Stand(O) Yes T-3 Yes T-3 Yes T-3 No T-P No T-P
IDP: Prime Event Access Status Prime Event Access (PEA) status - Yes SOV / HOS / HOG Minister responsible for Sport Prominent Government Official at Ministerial Level (Paralympic games only) Their accompanying guest PEA status - No Head of Diplomatic Mission Entourage of SOV / HOS / HOG Prime Event (PE) sessions: Ice Hockey (Men s Final, Bronze, Semifinals, Quarterfinals) ; Figure Skating (All sessions) ; Short Track (All Sessions)
IDP: Opening and Closing Ceremonies Complimentary Tickets are available for: SOV / HOS / HOG Minister responsible for Sport Prominent Government Official at Ministerial Level (Paralympic Games only) Their accompanying guest Ticket Purchases are required for: Head of Diplomatic Mission Entourage of SOV / HOS / HOG
IDP : Venue Protocol Olympic/Paralympic Family Lounge Management Hours of operation One hour before and after the competition Stand management Official (O), Federation (F) and Stand of Honour (H) Service level Information and transportation desk Food & Beverage, dedicated toilet/elevator, Wi-Fi, TV, competition schedule and result
IDP : Venue Protocol Sample F&B Services per Venue Type Service hours No. of dishes Menu Morning tea 10:00-11:00 N/A Assorted fruit yogurts, white/whole grain bread, bagel, muffin, butter, honey, jam, peanut butter Afternoon tea 15:00-16:00 2 Brownie, scone Cold dish Lounge operation hours 2 Tuna sandwich Garden salad Hot dish 2 Vegetable spring roll, seafood filo Hot soup 1 Broccoli soup Refreshments Green/black/herbal tea, milk, coffee, hot chocolate cream & sugar Fruits (incl. apple, banana, orange), cheese platter biscuit, cookie, muffin, bread roll & butter beer, red/white/sparkling wine Coca-cola products
IDP: Diplomatic Briefing 3 rd Briefing for Advanced Teams Venue tour for advanced teams of NOCs/NPCs and Diplomatic Missions in October 2017 - Competition Venues, Dignitary Hotel, Airport, Olympic Plaza Plans for Ceremony and Pre-ceremony reception
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3. National Olympic/Paralympic Committees Eric Hwang Director of NOC/NPC Services
Participation of NOCs and NPCs Projected Participation in PyeongChang 2018 OlympicWinter Games Number of NOCs Number of NPCs Salt Lake 2002 77 38 Torino 2016 80 39 Vancouver 2010 82 44 Sochi 2014 88 45 PyeongChang 2018 Up to 95 Up to 45 Planning numbers of athletes and team officials for PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games Paralympic Winter Games Up to 6,500 Up to 1,500
Chefs de Mission Seminars NOC Chefs de Mission Seminar 1-3 February 2017, PyeongChang 130 delegates from 74 NOCs NPC Chefs de Mission Seminar 1-3 March 2017, PyeongChang 80 delegates from 33 NPCs 35
Role of NOCs and NPCs Select and send athletes/team officials to the Games Invite and accredit their national dignitaries and press Accredit other national guests and officials under NOC/NPC Guest category Have exclusive authority for sales of Games tickets in their national territory Approve anthems and flags for the Games Reserve a maximum of 5 rooms per NOC for national dignitaries in the official POCOG dignitary hotel. There is no limit on the number of rooms for Paralympic International Dignitaries.
Communication of NOCs and NPCs Embassies and Consulates National Olympic Committees (NOCs) PyeongChang 2018 NOC/NPC Services A Department National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) PyeongChang 2018 Functional Areas (Accreditation, Accommodation, Dignitaries, Transport, etc.)
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4. Accreditation Yeesang PARK Director of Accreditation
Accreditation Accreditation Olympic/Paralympic Identity and Accreditation Card Functions Visa-free entry into Korea Together with a valid passport, OIAC/PIAC will serve as a multiple entry visa and work permit to Korea from 9 January to 18 April 2018. Access to the Olympic/Paralympic Venues Once validated, the OIAC/PIAC will entitle the holders to necessary access to the Games venues, zones and privileges.
Accreditation Guidelines Accreditation The accreditation is an device that enables individuals to access the Olympic/Paralympic venues in order to perform their role. Either an accreditation card or a spectator ticket will allow people to access relevant venues. Non-accredited individuals need to purchase a ticket to access the venues. No substitution or replacement accreditation is permitted for International Dignitary categories.
Accreditation - Process Accreditation The Responsible Organisations (NOCs/NPCs) will invite and submit the accreditation applications for each International Dignitary, accompanying guest, member of entourage and head of diplomatic mission who are entitled to be accredited. The accreditation process will start in June 2017 for the Olympic Games and July 2017 for Paralympic Games. The NOCs should submit the applications via online accreditation system.
Accreditation Timeline (Olympic Games) Date Actions 9 June 2017 Distribution of registration package to the NOCs July 2017 Online accreditation system goes live 9 September 2017 Submission deadline for Dignitary Accreditation Request Form 9 October 2017 Submission deadline for accreditation applications October November 2017 November 2017 9 January 2018 Accreditation data verification Distribution of Pre-Valid Cards(PVCs) PVCs effective as entry document into Korea Accreditation facilities operational for PVC validation
Accreditation Timeline (Paralympic) Games) Date Actions 9 July 2017 Distribution of registration package to the NPCs August 2017 10 November 2017 Online accreditation system goes live Submission deadline for Dignitary Accreditation Request Form 8 December 2017 Submission deadline for accreditation applications December 2017 January 2018 9 January 2018 Accreditation data verification Distribution of Pre-Valid Cards(PVCs) PVCs effective as entry document into Korea PVC validation counter at Incheon Int l Airport operational
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5. Accommodation Kiltak JEON Director of Accommodation
Accommodation Accreditation Up to 5 rooms were offered to NOCs to book for their accredited dignitaries and guests at St. John s Hotel in Gangneung NOCs to sign Accommodation Allocation Agreement with POCOG for these rooms Note : If additional rooms are needed, Embassies should reserve the necessary number of rooms in Seoul or Gangneung since NOCs can book a maximum of 5 rooms in this property.
Hotel Location Location of OFs and IDs Hotels St. John s Gyeongpo Hotel (Platinum )
St. John s Gyeongpo Hotel 307, Changhae-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, Korea http://www.stjohnshotel.kr/index.php Distance from ICN Airport, Olympic Plaza & Gangneung Olympic Park Clients Function Rooms Others Room Category Room Rate 278 km / 42km / 4km IDs, Top Sponsors, Media Meeting Rooms & Convention Halls Convenience Store, Korean SPA, Fitness Center, Restaurant, Café Rate Standard (Double/Twin) $326 Junior Suite $ 500 Suite $ 550
Paralympic Accommodation 3 Hotels at Alpensia and Yongpyong can be booked through POCOG - Intercontinental Hotel, Holiday Inn Hotel, Yongpyeong Dragon Valley Hotel POCOG accepts requests for dignitary accommodation only from NPCs Accommodation needs survey for IDs to be completed by late April 2017 No limit on the number of rooms for Paralympic IDs
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6. Transport Jaemyoung LEE Director of Transport Planning
Olympic Environment Improved accessibility between ICN and PyeongChang (Gangneung) due to the opening of Yeongdong Expressway II on 11 November 2016 The construction of high-speed train between ICN-PyeongChang-Gangneung to be completed by June 2017 and operation to begin from January 2018 after test run Incheon International Airport Walk Terminal 1: 223m Terminal 2: 60m Incheon International Airport Station High Speed Train (KTX) Jinbu Stn : 237 Km / 98 min Gangneung Stn : 278 Km / 113 min Jinbu & Gangneung Station Bus/Fleet Jinbu Stn Mountain Cluster Gangneung Stn Coastal Cluster Competition Venues & Accommodation
Official Ports of Entry PyeongChang 2018 Official Ports of Entry Incheon International Airport Yangyang International Airport Background (ICN) Korea s largest gateway international airport with regular flights to/from each continent and the optimal capacity (YNY) Closest international airport from the Host City for non-regular flights
Official Ports of Entry Services provided at Official Ports of Entry Category Services Arrivals and departures immigration Dedicated immigration lanes Accreditation OIAC activation (9 January-18 March 2018) V1, V2, V3 Meet & greet/farewell Information desks Logistics and transport Protocol, dedicated vehicle and transport services per level of facilitation Structures and photo line, meet & greet, farewell and cultural performances at terminal Information desks at passenger terminal, arrival hall and transport centre - Information for public transport, high-speed train, accommodation, airport facilities and A&D services High-speed train and car transfer service for clients and checked baggage
High Speed Train High-Speed Train Operation 51 trains leaving to/from Jinbu and Gangneung Service Section Distance Frequency Travel Time ICN Seoul-(Jinbu)-Gangneung 281.3 km 8 times (115) 130 min ICN-(Jibnu)-Gangneung 277.5 km 8 times (98) 113 min Cheongnyangni-(Jinbu)-Gangneung 207.2 km 20 times (70) 84 min Sangbong-(Jinbu)-Gangneung 203.4 km 15 times (68) 82 min Gangneung Jinbu PyeongChang Sangbong Cheongnyangni Seoul ICN Seoul Urban Area
High Speed Train Service Section Fare Service Section Fare ICN-Jinbu USD 33 ( KRW 38,000) Cheongnyangni- Jinbu USD 22 (KRW 25,000) ICN-Gangneung USD 38 (KRW 43,000) Cheongnyangni- Gangneung USD 27 (KRW 31,000) Operating schedule & Fare to be confirmed by (KORAIL) Train time table will vary according to competition schedules.
Transport Code Transport Code Category (Accreditation Code) clients Transport Code NOC SOV/HOS/HOG T3 NOC** Accompanying guest T3 NOC Sports Minister T3 NOC** Accompanying guest T3 NOC Entourage of SOV/HOS/HOG Head of Diplomatic Mission TP TP Transport Privileges by Transport Code Transport code Description Transport privileges T3 TP Games client transport system Olympic Public transport systems Games client transport system (T3) Olympic Public transport systems (TP) Free access to the Public Transport systems Olympic Transport Connections Transport System for Spectator(TS)
Games Client Transport System (T3) Transport service shared by the clients eligible for T3 or higher operated at T3 destinations (All competition & non-competition venues, etc.) T3 Users Total T1 T2 T3 3,000 260 270 2,500 On-demand and/or reserve services One-way trip only Free of charge Run separately by cluster
Olympic Public Transport System Free access to the Public Transport Systems Division Target Services period Advantage Description All accredited stakeholders (service to be provided at no charge) From 1 day prior to the Opening Ceremony until 1 day after the Closing Ceremony Unlimited access to intra-city buses in the Host/Venue Cities Olympic Transport Connections (Shared Connection Service) Division Target Services period Advantage Description All accredited stakeholders (service to be provided at no charge) From 5 days prior to the Opening Ceremony until 1 day after the Closing Ceremony Loop shuttles to be provided at key locations per Cluster and accommodation sites (Sokcho, Yangyang, etc.)
Olympic Public Transport System Transport System for Spectator (TS) Division Target Services period Services hours Advantage How to use Description For ticketed and non-ticketed spectators, accredited stakeholders (service to be provided at no charge) From 1 day prior to the Opening Ceremony until 1 day after the Closing Ceremony From 3 hours prior to first competition until 2 hours after last competition Bus services from Transport Malls to competition venues, Olympic Plaza, P&R lots, public transport hubs (rail stations, bus terminal) * With circle lines as standard route, direct lines to be added for peak period No checks on accreditations or tickets
Transport Services - Ceremonies Bubble to Bubble transfer to Stadium by Bus T1, T2 and T3 system to be suspended Individual vehicles and motorcades allowed only to IOC President and President of Korea
VAPPs for Dignitaries Vehicles Access and Parking Permit 1. Access to all competition andnon-competition venues VAPP Rights 2. Parking at designated areas Vision VAPP Principles 3. Access onto Olympic Lanes Division Rights Price Dignitary Vehicles(P1) Access to and parking at all competition/training venues and non-competition venues Free Two VAPPS will be issued per country for Sovereign, Head of State and Head of Government.
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7. Ticketing Heesoon KIM Director, Ticketing Department
Ticketing Diplomatic Missions wishing to purchase tickets have to - Apply online Ticketing Website: https://tickets.pyeongchang2018.com : a valid Foreigner s Registration Number required to purchase tickets - Ticket Call Centre: 1544-4226 - Purchase through an appointed ATR of the territory: : a list of ATRs also available on our ticketing website
Ticketing - Residents in Korea Online Lottery Sales Application : 9 February 2017 ~ 23 April 2017 Result Announcement : 8 May 2017 Online General Sales 5 September 2017 ~ End of the Games First-Come-First-Served basis Mobile Ticketing available Online Global Sales Fan-To-Fan 1 October 2017 ~ End of the Games
Ticketing - Offline Timeline Outlets 1 October 2017 ~ End of the Games Main Ticket Centres 1 November 2017 ~ End of the Games Ticket Box Offices 8 February 2018 ~ End of the Games Location Airports (Incheon, Gimpo) KTX stations (Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, Cheongnyangri) Seoul City Hall Gangwon Provincial Office Gangneung City Hall Each venue
Ticketing - Olympic Plaza & Park Free admission for the competition or ceremony ticket holders of the day. PyeongChang 2018 developing Olympic Plaza & Park admission policy to allow easy access and larger crowds. Cultural Programmes Culture/ICT Experience Zones Open Stage 2018 Live Site Cultural programmes for Opening Ceremony of the IOC General Assembly and Welcome Ceremony for athletes in the Villages Culture/ICT try-outs; exhibition/performances; media arts, etc. (Participation from POCOG, government, regional governments and Partners) Engage the public to watch and take part in street performances (Busking, parades, etc.) Opportunities for spectators to watch competitions/live performances and cheer in groups; sports try-out programmes
Ticketing - PyeongChang Olympic Plaza Location : Mountain Cluster Operation Period : 9 February - 18 March 2018 Opening hours : 09:00-24:00 * Last entry: 22:00 Opening Ceremony : 9 February 2018 Closing Ceremony : 25 February 2018 * OC/CC : 3 hours prior to the Pre-Show Stadium : Opening/Closing Ceremony Only Medals Plaza : Victory Ceremonies Common Domain : NOCs Houses, Future OCOGs Houses, Super Store, Culture & ICT Experiences, Sponsor Pavilions, Cauldron, etc.
Ticketing - Gangneung Olympic Park Location : Coastal Cluster Operation Period : 8 February - 18 March 2018 Opening hours : 07:00-01:30 * Last entry: 23:00 Venues : Ice Arena, Oval, Hockey Center, Curling Center. Common Domain : NOCs Houses, Super Store, Korean Tradition Experience, Sponsor Pavilions, Live Site, etc.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Briefing
Contents 1. Support from MOFA 2. UN Truce 3. Protocol
1. Support from MOFA
Korea at the Olympic Games 1948 St. Moritz (Switzerland) Olympic Games 1988 Seoul Olympic Games
PyeongChang2018 MOFA Task Force MOFA has established PyeongChang 2018 Support Task Force to: Promote supporting activities for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Check the progress of activities Main roles of the Task Force are: Public Relations abroad Support major Olympic activities such as Olympic Torch Relay and OlympicTruce
PR in cooperation with Overseas Mission Meeting of the Ambassador of ROK to Portugal and the NOC President of Portugal UN General Assembly
2. UN Truce
UN Truce - Background Information The IOC is reviving the ancient concept of the Olympic Truce in order to protect the interests of the athletes and sport in general. Every two years, the UN General Assembly adopts resolutions entitled Building a Peaceful and Better World through Sport and the Olympian Ideal and Sport as a Means to Promote Education, Health, Development and Peace in rotation. Recent resolutions on the Olympic Truce at the UN G.A. - 2016 Rio de Janeiro(Brazil) Summer Games A/RES/70/4 (2015) - 2014 Sochi(Russia) Winter Games A/RES/68/9 (2013) - 2012 London(GB) Summer Games A/RES/66/5 (2011)
UN Truce Adoption Process in the UN Draft Resolution : Prepared by Korea(Host Country) based on precedents Negotiation : First among Group of Friends of Sport for Development and Peace*, then among all Member States of the UN Adoption : By consensus at the General Assembly Estimated Schedule - July, Meeting for Group of Friends of Sport for Development and Peace - September, Negotiation among all member states after GA High-Level Meeting - October-November, Adoption at the UN General Assembly (Resolution for the Olympic Truce is adopted one year before each edition of the Olympic games) Group of Friends of Sport for Development and Peace : 48 Member States, co- chaired by the Permanent Representatives Missions of the Principality of Monaco and Tunisia
UN Truce Adoption Process in the UN MOFA will closely cooperate with the Permanent Mission of ROK to the UN and other related agencies to : Promote the adoption of resolution for the Olympic Truce Arrange additional events relating to the Olympic Truce
3. Protocol
Protocol Provided by MOFA Private Visit - Protocol for Heads of State / Heads of Government will be provided by MOFA. Detailed protocol information regarding HOS/HOG will be provided in December 2017.
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Extranet & Contacts PyeongChang2018 launched the international Dignitary Programme extranet after the first Diplomatic Briefing to provide a comprehensive source of information on dignitaries aspects. https://extranet.pyeongchang2018.com/
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