Now playing Next World Insight: Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games 92 nations, 15 sports, 16 days - the South Korean city of Pyeongchang gets ready to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. 08/02/2018
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Now playing Next South Korea Winter Olympics hit by virus and freezing temperatures Organishers of the Winter Olympics in South Korea say everything is on track despite a virus spreading among staff that causes vomiting and stomach cramps. 06/02/2018
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Now playing Next Sport South Korea steps up security at Winter Games Thousands of soldiers and state-of-the-art security equipment are being used by South Korea to ensure safety at what it says will be the biggest-ever Winter Olympics. 02/02/2018
Now playing Next Sport Unity amid war: North Korean athletes arrive in South Korea A delegation of North Koreans has arrived in neighbouring South Korea ready for this month's Winter Olympics. 01/02/2018
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Now playing Next Sport Gangneung: enjoy Olympics and authentic Korean culture This edition of Road to Pyongchang takes us to the coastal city of Gangneung, which is co-hosting the 2018 Olympics. 04/12/2017
Now playing Next South Korea Fishing Boat sinks in South Korea A fishing boat has collided with a refuelling vessel, killing at least eight people, with two still unaccounted for. 03/12/2017
Now playing Next South Korea Pyeongchang Olympics aim for high-tech gold From February 9th 2018, PyeongChang in South Korea will be hosting the 23rd Winter Olympics. 27/11/2017
Now playing Next no comment A South Korean Thanksgiving US troops celebrate the annual holiday thousands of miles away from home. 23/11/2017
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Now playing Next South Korea "North Korea is a country ruled by a cult" - Trump The US president has issued a stark warning to leader Kim Jong-un 08/11/2017
Now playing Next no comment Kimchi Festival kicks off in Seoul More than 2,300 people including 400 foreigners gathered at the 4th Seoul Kimchi Festival on Friday to make the classic Korean fermented spicy cabbage, for charity. 03/11/2017
Now playing Next Sci-tech Smart city concepts shine at ITU Telecom World in Busan South Korea’s second city of Busan hosted this year’s ITU Telecom World event, bringing together governments, tech firms and startups to discuss new digital… 02/10/2017
Now playing Next no comment US conducts military exercises on Korean peninsula Live-fire drills conducted as part of two-day exercise amid tensions with North Korea. 21/09/2017
Now playing Next South Korea Pressure mounts on North Korea South Korea carries out live fire military drills as the UN Security Council meets 04/09/2017
Now playing Next South Korea Prosecutors seek 12-year jail term for Samsung boss Lee Jae-yong The electronic giant's vice-chairman denies bribery in a scandal that brought the downfall of South Korea's ex-President Park Geun-hye. 07/08/2017
Now playing Next Economy Samsung to recycle 157 tonnes of rare metals from its recalled Galaxy Note 7s Samsung plans to recycle 157 tonnes of rare metals, including gold, and to reuse as many parts as possible from its recalled Galaxy Note 7s in an attempt to reduce the environmental impact. 18/07/2017
Now playing Next South Korea South Korea orders Hyundai-Kia to recall 240,000 vehicles South Korea’s transport ministry has ordered the compulsory recall of some 240,000 vehicles, following a tip off from a whistleblower. 12/05/2017