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Jeonbuk Wins 2036 Olympic Bid, Outshining Seoul
3/1/2025
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- Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province has triumphed in securing South Korea's bid for the 2036 Olympics, outpacing Seoul with an impressive 49 to 11 vote. North Jeolla Governor Kim Kwan-young celebrated this "miracle," envisioning shared venues with nearby areas to foster equitable growth beyond the capital. The bid now awaits the green light from national ministries.