Thursday, February 15, 2018

North & South Korea March Under The Same Flag At The 2018 Olympic Games

The 2018 Winter Olympics have begun and like many years before, it has become a way for nations that are at odds to find peace for a period of time. The Huffpost reported that, "North Korean and South Korean athletes participating in the 2018 Winter Olympics marched as one during Friday's opening ceremony, gleefully entering the ring as a unified team sharing a flag." It is encouraging to see that two nations that are at odds are willing to come together to celebrate these Olympic games. Huffpost Korea reported, "Spectators were visibly moved, with some in the audience tearing up at the sight." The Olympics are a time of celebration and community among the nations.

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https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/north-south-korea-olympics-unified_us_5a7d9129e4b08dfc9302f7be

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