The Winter Olympics and Paralympics in South Korea and the Development of the Inter-Korean Dialogue
The Winter Olympics and Paralympics in South Korea and the Development of the Inter-Korean Dialogue

Author(s): Oskar Pietrewicz
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Sports Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: The Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in South Korea; development of inter-Korean dialogue; North-South Korean relations; diplomatic solutions; international sports;
Summary/Abstract: The Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang helped to restore the high-level political dialogue between North and South Korea. Both states treated the events as an opportunity to take the lead in shaping the situation on the Korean Peninsula. It opened the way to a summit between the countries’ leaders and facilitated talks between North Korea and the U.S. The continuity of the dialogue will depend on the North Koreans’ readiness for talks and acceptance of diplomatic solutions.

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