And President Moon Jae-in has congratulated the new IOC member, Lee Kee-heung,... saying his appointment raises South Korea's status in the world of sports. He said this achievement was made possible by the Korean people, who have successfully hosted a number of global sporting events,... including the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Paralympics. The president said that the upcoming two Olympics, which are being held in Asia, are great opportunities to build on the Pyeongchang spirit of peace and reconciliation.
