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Article: Hearts and Minds; Can Korea Handle the World Cup?
- Article from:
- Korea Times (Seoul, Korea)
- Article date:
- August 1, 2000
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The World Cup 2002 is rapidly approaching. The biggest question and worry is whether we are ready to host the event and do it well without seriously damaging our reputation in the world.
Other than the obvious question of completing the physical facilities (the stadia, accommodations, transportation network, information service, and others), unlike the 1988 Olympic Games, there are other unique problems that confront the country.
Since the event will be co-hosted with Japan, the problems that will arise when comparisons are drawn ...