Table of Contents
1 Overview ··· 5
2 History of the
Paralympic Games ···21
3 PyeongChang 2018
Paralympic Winter Games ··· 28
4 Passion as One ··· 55
5 Opening / Closing
Ceremonies ··· 60
6 Sports ··· 66
The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
Main Office: 108-27, Olympic-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, PyeongChang, Gangwon- do (033-350-2018)
Gangneung Office: 17-3, (Gyodong), Gyodonggwangjang-ro, 100 beon-gil, Gangneung, Gangwon-do (033-350-5157)
Seoul Office: 69, Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Jamsil-dong) (02-2076-2018)
All rights reserved.
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All our esteemed visitors!
As the representative of the 1.5 million people of Gangwon Province, I extend my warmest welcome to the visitors of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Last month, we celebrated an exceedingly successful Olympic Winter Games, brought together by the passion of the athletes, the attention of our visitors and the smiles of our volunteers. Once again, I offer my thanks to our visitors for their help in realizing this memorable event. The Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 will also be remembered as a true example of ‘Peace Olympics,’
bringing together North Korea and South Korea into the start of a reconciliation.
For the last 20 years, we at Gangwon Province focused our efforts on creating the basis for this year. We have endeavoured to create optimal venues, access roads and a welcoming and comfortable environment for all spectators to enjoy the Paralympic Winter Games and the cultural heritage of Gangwon. We invite you to join us as we welcome the delegations, visitors and guests of our province with the warm hospitality and goodwill of Gangwon.
Being held in the divided Gangwon Province located in the only divided country in the world, The PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games has since become something greater than itself, a bold statement towards ‘Peace Olympics.’ As we go into the Paralympic Winter Games, we will focus our efforts to ensuring that all of our guests can enjoy the festival regardless of their disabilities, race, age and other barriers under the belief that “the success of the Paralympic Games is the true signifier of a successful PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games .” Furthermore, we will strive to create an environment of exchange and sharing for the entire world to take part in.
It has now been 30 years since the previous Paralympic Games held in Korea, which is in Seoul 1988. We ask you to join us as we stand by and encourage the passionate drama of the athletes as their potentials blossom at the critical mass of human limitations. We ask you to take triumphant and celebratory moments to your heart, and to visit our beautiful land once again. We will welcome you like family. We hope that you can create happy, beautiful memories during your stay in PyeongChang, a land of peace and where the world has gathered. We hope you can join us as we take the final step towards the end of a long, long journey that has led us to this day.
You, who stand with us here, are the true protagonists of the Paralympic Games.
Governor of Gangwon
CHOI Mun-sun
We offer our heartfelt welcome to the visitors of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
The PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games will be the largest Paralympic Games to date, featuring more than 1,500 athletes from 50 nations who will be competing in 80 events and 6 sports.
While all sports have their triumphant moments, it can perhaps be said that the spirit and passion shown by athletes with disabilities while overcoming themselves are particularly special. I will join the visitors and spectators from all around the world in rooting for those triumphant moments for which the athletes of the Paralympic Games have worked so tirelessly for.
Thirty years ago, Seoul became the first city in the world to host both the Paralympic Games and the Olympic Games at the same time. The Seoul 1988 Paralympic Summer Games eventually left its mark in Korean history as a catalyst for a general shift in the social perception of our neighbours with disabilities.
Now, in PyeongChang 2018, we once again stand before a miraculous event that will bring together and connect people worldwide in unified passion (Passion. Connected.). I am confident that this occasion, just like its predecessor in 1988, will also serve as a valuable opportunity to bring Korea one step closer to the ideal of a true state of care.
Now, the grand festival of harmony and togetherness begins. Once again, I invite you to join us as we celebrate the burning passion of PyeongChang and to take these memories to heart.
Thank you!
President and CEO of the PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
LEE Hee-beom
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Overview
We hope you enjoy every moment of your stay in the Republic of Korea.
As the representative of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), I welcome you to the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games.
The previous Paralympic Games in Korea was held in Seoul in 1988. The Seoul 1988 Paralympic Summer Games marked a historical occasion when the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games were held at the same time, and esteem since the Tokyo 1964 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.
As the size of the Paralympic Games grew, it has assumed a primary importance across the world as the representative project for social integration.
Likewise, I hope that the first Paralympic Winter Games to be held in the Republic of Korea will serve as a ‘new historic horizon’ for its participants.
Hundreds of Paralympic athletes will participate in six awe- inspiring Paralympic sports. Their performances will surely uplift your spirits and inspire you.
I am confident that your passions, connected, will help create a memorable Paralympic Winter Games this 2018.
President of IPC
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Andrew Parsons
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Day with medals
PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games Events Calendar
(9 - 18 March 2018)
PyeongChang Olympic Stadium
Sports Venue
PyeongChang Olympic Stadium
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Para Alpine Skiing Jeongseon Alpine Centre
Para Snowboard Jeongseon Alpine Centre
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Gangneung Hockey Centre Wheelchair Curling
Opening Ceremony
Closing Ceremonies
Para Biathlon Alpensia Biathlon Centre
Para Cross-Country
Skiing Alpensia Biathlon Centre
Para Ice Hockey
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Seoul Incheon
Daejeon
Daegu
Busan Gwangju
Gangwon-do
Gangneung
Jeongseon
PyeongChang is located right at the heart of Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon. Around 60 per cent of its area is 700 m above sea level.
It is the centre of the country’s all-year-round sports activities, where you can enjoy exciting winter sports as well as golf and water sports.
The plateau and hilly districts of Daegwallyeong hosts a range of activities such as sheep herding, horse riding and cheesemaking. Dairy products and highland vegetables grown in a clean, natural environment are also a pride of this mountainous area.
n Population: 20,974 households / 43,122 residents n Area: 1,463.7 km2
n Home Page :
www.happy700.or.kr General Information
Culture Olympic Programmes in PyeongChang
PyeongChang Story Themed cultural events and traditional folk
performances
Festivals outside the stadium Live events broadcasting and shows
Small cultural performances Shows at the PyeongChang Resting Area, PyeongChang Station and Jinbu Station Traditional performances that celebrate the Lunar
New Year Traditional folk games of the Lunar New Year’s Day
Winter parades Performance in PyeongChang, ‘Baek O’
Host City’s cultural events Cultural events by local cultural groups
PyeongChang lifestyle and culture exhibition Arts and crafts of local residents on display
National Folk Museum of Korea exhibition Special exhibition of the ‘Modeumsari’ life
PyeongChang About the Symbols
Emblem
The emblem of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games is linked with that of the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, and depicts the imagery of a peaceful and hopeful world overcoming all barriers of race, region and disabilities. The emblem portrays two people holding hands together, symbolizing a world where people with and without disabilities, athletes and spectators and the people of the world come together.
Slogan
‘Passion’ means the feeling of enthusiasm towards, attachment to and love for something.
‘Connected’ expresses being linked, combined, bridged and communicated. Combined, ‘Passion.
Connected.’ expresses PyeongChang’s vision to ‘connect’ the hearts of people worldwide through a unified ‘passion’ in the Paralympic Winter Games, expanding participation across all age groups and spaces, and opening new horizons for winter sports.
Mascot
Bandabi, the mascot of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, takes after the Black Bear.
Black bears, or moon bears, are animals with a strong will and courage. ‘Banda’ comes from the Korean word
‘bandal,’ which means half-moon, while ‘bi’ refers to the commemoration of the Paralympic Winter Games.
Bandabi is a strong-willed and courageous individual who fights for the cause of harmony and equality, and a kind- hearted friend to the athletes of the Paralympic Winter Games, offering heartfelt encouragements to the athletes to help them transcend their limits. Look forward to Bandabi’s presence in the Paralympic Winter Games!
Five Key Paralympic Objectives
Economic Games Cultural
Games
Games for
Peace ICT Games
Environmental
Games
10 | PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games Official Spectator Guide | 11 Jeongseon is located at the southeast of Gangwon. Best known for the folk song named after it, Jeongseon Arirang, Jeongseon is endowed with scenic nature sites such as the National Gariwangsan Mountain Natural Recreation Forest and the Hwaam Cave. Tourists come here to enjoy exciting extreme sports, such rail biking, zip wire, skywalking, rafting and mountain biking, which are made possible because of its treacherous contours. It also hosts seasonal festivals such as the Jeongseon Arirang Festival, Mindungsan Silver Grass Festival, Auraji Log Raft Festival , Hambaeksan Wildflower Festival and Coal Festival. The Jeongseon Traditional Market, the biggest five-day market in Korea, is a great place to have a taste of Jeongseon such as Gondreabab rice , Kotdeungchigi noodles and Olchaengi noodles.
n Population: 19,571 households / 38,718 residents n Area: 1,219.71 km2
n Home Page :
www.jeongseon.go.kr General Information
Culture Olympic Programmes in Jeongseon
Local ceremonies for Paralympic Torch Relay
Live site events for the 2018 Godeureum Festival
Last mile shows at the Jeongseon Alpine Centre Seoul
Incheon
Daejeon
Daegu
Busan Gwangju
Gangwon-do
Gangneung PyeongChang
Gangeung is a coastal city in the Yeongdong region of Gangwon Province. It is a tourist destination famous for its beautiful Gyeongpodae, Jeongdongjin, Jumunjin and Sogeumgang. It is also well known for historical places such as the Ojukheon House of Shin Saimdang and Yulgok Yi I, the mother–son pair best known for being the foremost female artist and Confucian scholar of the Joseon Dynasty, respectively; Seongyojang, a traditional house of nobility; and the house of Heo Gyun and Heo Nanseolheon, two of the famous writers of the Joseon Dynasty. With its proximity to the sea and mountains, Gangneung is an ideal place to enjoy sunbathing, surfing, mountain climbing, cycling and golfing. Various cultural events held in autumn, such as the Coffee Festival, also attract visitors for a taste of this charming city.
n Population: 94,781 households / 213,846 residents n Area: 1,040.4 km2 n Home Page :
www.gn.go.kr General Information
Gangneung Cultural Olympiad Programmes
Olympic Park n Modern pop orchestra
Gangneung Wonju University, Olympic Festival Park
n Cultural Olympiad–themed show n K-pop concert
Gangneung Stations, Wonhwa Street, Daedohobugwanah, Myeongju Art Centre
n Winter Culture Festival n Live site events
n Open space culture and art performances n Folk culture show to celebrate the Lunar New Year n Hyo Dobaerye
n Daedohobuhaengcha n Lantern lighting to welcome guests
n Traditional culture performance for the Paralympic Games Seoul
Incheon
Daejeon
Daegu
Busan Gwangju
Gangwon-do
PyeongChang Jeongseon
Gangneung Jeongseon
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Gangwon-do
EAST SEA
Yeongwol
Jeongseon Inje
Yanggu cheon
Hongcheon
PyeongChang Mountain Cluster Gangneung Coastal Cluster
PyeongChang Olympic Plaza Alpensia Olympic Park Gangneung Olympic Park
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Jinbu Station
Manjong Station (Wonju)
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Jinbu Station
Manjong Station (Wonju)
Taebaek Jecheon
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Wonju
Gangneung Daegwallyeong
Jinbu PyeongChang
Myeonon
Yangyang
Gangneung Station East Hongcheon
Wonju
Gangneung Daegwallyeong
Jinbu PyeongChang
Myeonon
Yangyang
Gangneung Station
National Highways / Local Roads
n National highways will serve as a bypass between highways, and connect KTX stations and stadiums.
Trains/Railways
n Korea Train Express (KTX) connects Incheon International Airport and Gangneung in less than 2 h and 12 min (132 min).
n KTX stations within Host Cities: Jinbu and Gangneung stations
n For booking, go to http://letskorail.com.
Transport Malls
n Stadiums, transport hubs and transfer points are interconnected across Jinbu, D a e g wa l l ye o n g a n d N o r t h G a n g n e u n g transport malls throughout the Games period.
Bus Tickets
n Purchase tickets for all bus routes at http://
kobus.co.kr.
Online tickets, bus schedule and booking service are available on the website.
n Book your interstate journey at http://txbus- money.co.kr.
Bus schedule and booking ser vice are available.
n Bustago: http://bustago.or.kr n Dong Seoul Bus Terminal: http://ti21.co.kr
16km N
Gyeonggi-do
Hwacheon
Gapyeong
Yangpyeong Ganghwa
Yangpyeong Station Seoul Station
Manjo Yangpyeong Station Seoul Station
Manjo Namyangju
Icheon Yongin
Suwon
Seongnam Gwacheon
Gwangmyeong Bucheon
Ansan
Hwaseong
Osan Gimpo
Goyang Paju
Pocheon Dongducheon
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International Airport
Seoul
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Yeoju Gwangju
Yangpyeong Hanam
Shingal
Hobeop Incheon
International Airport
Main Transport Routes and Venue Locations
Expressway ( Across Country ә Host Cities)
Seoul Metropolitan
Area
Yeongdong Expressway (Route 50), 2nd Yeongdong Expressway (Gwangju and Wonju) (Route 52)
Yeongdong Expressway (towards Gangneung) Exit
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region
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(1,157m)
Jeongseon Parking Lot Jinbu Station /
Transport Mall
Daegwallyeong Parking Lot / Transport Mall
Jeongseon Arari Park Parking Lot tion
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ICSoksa
ICDaegwallyeong
ICJeongseon Office
Jeongseon Alpine Centre
PyeongChang Olympic Plaza Alpensia Olympic Park
(Alpensia Biathlon Centre)Yeoryang-mye Bukpyeong-myeon
Jeongseon-eup eon
myeon
PyeongChang Station 50
424 424
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ICPyeongChang Office
PyeongChang
ICPyeongchang-eup
Daehwa-myeon
Bangnim-myeon Bongpyeong-myeon
Yongpyeong-myeon
PyeongChang Mountain Cluster Transport Information
N 4km
DaegwallyeongParking Lot (TM)
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n PyeongChang Olympic Plaza n Alpensia Olympic Park n North Gangneung Parking
Lot (TM) n Jinbu Station (TM) Jeongseon
Parking Lot
ԉ n Jeongseon Alpine Centre Jeongseon Arari
Park Parking Lot
“Anyone can use the shuttle bus for free, with special buses catering for special needs.”
n Operating Period: One day before the Opening Ceremony until one day after the Closing Ceremony
Т Individual lines operate only on competition days.
n Operating Hours: 3h before the first game of the day every day until 2h after the last game of the day
n Olympic Plaza Line Operation Hours : 1h before the opening until 1h after the closing Т Operating hours may be subject to change
depending on the weather conditions and other circumstances.
Т Route (TM: Transport Mall)
Shuttle Bus: TS
Daegwallyeong Parking Lot (Daegwallyeong
IC) 116 Mt ,
116 Mt , Hoenggye-ri, Daegwallyeong-myeon,
PyeongChang
Jeongseon Parking Lot (Jinbu IC)
998-1, Nampyeong- ri, Bukpyeong-myeon,
Jeongseon-gun Jeongseon Arari
Park Parking Lot (Jinbu IC)
112, Bongyang- ri, Jeongseon-eup,
Jeongseon-ri
“All spectators arriving in their own vehicles must park at the parking lot and take the shuttle bus.”
n Opera ting Period: One day before the Opening Ceremony until one day after the Closing Ceremony
n Operating Hours: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm*
* For night games (games ending after 11:00 pm), a shuttle will be in operation for free until 2 h after the game is finished.
Park & Ride (Free)
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Gangneung Curling Centre Gangneung Hockey Centre
Gangneung Olympic Park
Gangneung Station North Gangneung Parking Lot /
Transport Mall
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Gangneung City Hall
EAST SEA
Gyeongpoho Lake Gyeongpoho
Lake
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Gangneung
JCT 415415
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Gangneung
ICSacheon-myeon
Seongsan-myeon
Gangneung Coastal Cluster Transport Information
N 1km
North Gangneung Parking Lot
(North Gangneung IC)
810-1, Bangdong- ri, Sacheon-myeon,
Gangneung
“All spectators arriving in their own vehicles must park at the parking lot and ride the shuttle bus.”
n Opera ting Period: One day before the Opening Ceremony until one day after the Closing Ceremony
n Operating Hours: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm*
* For night games, a shuttle will be in operation for free until 2 h after the game is finished.
Park & Ride (Free)
North Gangneung Parking Lot (TM)
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n Gangneung Olympic Park
n D a e g w a l l y e o n g Parking Lot (TM)
Gangneung Olympic Park ԉ
n Gangneung Station n G a n g n e u n g B u s
Terminal
“Anyone can use the shuttle bus for free.”
n Operating Period: One day before the Opening Ceremony until one day after the Closing Ceremony
Т Individual lines operate only on competition days.
n Venue Line Operating Hours: 3 h before the first game of the day every day until 2 h after the last game of the day
n Olympic Plaza Line Operating Hours: 1 h before the opening until 1 h after the closing Т Operating hours may be subject to change
depending on the weather conditions and other circumstances .
Т The shuttle bus connecting Gangneung Station with Gangneung Olympic Park (TS11) is reserved for individuals with special transport needs. Spectators without disabilities must walk to Gangneung Olympic Park (through the Dangdu Park pedestrian trail for 15 min).
Т
TM: Transport Mall
Shuttle Bus: TS (Free)
TS 20 TS 20
Jinbu Station
Jeongseon Bus Terminal Jeongseon
Parking Lot
Jeongseon Arari Park
Alpensia Olympic Park Alpensia Biathlon Centre Jinbu
Bus Terminal
TS 2 TS 7
Jeongseon Alpine Centre
Daegwallyeong Parking Lot
North Gangneung Parking Lot
Gangneung Station Parking Lot TS 8
TS 8
TS 10
TS 12 TS 4
TS 3
강릉버스터미널Gangneung Bus Terminal
TS 5
TS 5 TS 1
PyeongChang Olympic Plaza
Gangneung Station (Special Needs)
Gangneung Olympic Park Gangneung Hockey Centre
Gangneung Curling Centre TS 21
TS 6
TS 6
TS 11-1
TS 11-1
TS 11
Spectator Shuttle Bus Routes
PyeongChang Mountain Cluster (TS 1 -8)
Route Route Map Frequency Duration Distance
TS 1 Jinbu Transport Mall → Jeongseon Alpine Centre Every 10 min 25 min 25 km TS 2 Jinbu Transport Mall → Jinbu Bus Terminal Every 10 min 7 min 2.4 km TS 3 Jinbu Transport Mall → Alpensia Olympic Park Every 10 min 21 min 14 km TS 4 Jeongseon Parking Lot → Jeongseon Alpine Centre Every 10 min 13 min 8.4 km
TS 5 Jeongseon Bus Terminal → Jeongseon Arari Park → Jeongseon
Alpine Centre Every 10 min 24 min 17 km
TS 6 Daegwallyeong Transport Mall → Alpensia Olympic Park Every 10 min 11 min 6.5 km TS 7 Daegwallyeong Transport Mall → PyeongChang Olympic Plaza Every 10 min 3 min 2 km TS 8 PyeongChang Olympic Plaza → Alpensia Olympic Park Every 10 min 9 min 5 km
TS 20 TS 20
Jinbu Station
Jeongseon Bus Terminal Jeongseon
Parking Lot
Jeongseon Arari Park
Alpensia Olympic Park Alpensia Biathlon Centre Jinbu
Bus Terminal
TS 2 TS 7
Jeongseon Alpine Centre
Daegwallyeong Parking Lot
North Gangneung Parking Lot
Gangneung Station Parking Lot TS 8
TS 8
TS 10
TS 12 TS 4
TS 3
강릉버스터미널Gangneung Bus Terminal
TS 5
TS 5 TS 1
PyeongChang Olympic Plaza
Gangneung Station (Special Needs)
Gangneung Olympic Park Gangneung Hockey Centre
Gangneung Curling Centre TS 21
TS 6
TS 6
TS 11-1
TS 11-1
TS 11
Gangneung Coastal Cluster (TS 10 - 12)
Route Route Map Frequency Duration Distance
TS 10 North Gangneung Transport Mall → Gangneung Olympic Park Every 10 min 12 min 7.5 km TS 11 Gangneung Station → Gangneung Olympic Park Every 10 min 7 min 2 km TS 11-1 Gangneung Station Parking Lot→ Gangneung Station →
Gangneung Olympic Park (*Special Needs) Every 10 min 11 min 3 km TS 12 Gangneung Bus Terminal → Gangneung Olympic Park Every 10 min 13 min 7 km
Cluster Circle (TS 20~21)
Route Route Map Frequency Duration Distance
TS 20 Jinbu Transport Mall → PyeongChang Olympic Plaza →
Daegwallyeong Transport Mall Every 20 min 30 min 17.2 km
TS 21 North Gangneung Transport Mall → Daegwallyeong
Transport Mall Every 20 min 36 min 41 km
※ There are no priorities given in shuttle bus boarding and users are encouraged to board by the order of arrival. However, priority boarding may be given to groups with special needs (children of less than 6 years of age, elderly of more than 65 years of age, pregnant individuals and persons with disabilities) by the decision of the terminal controller.
Shuttle Bus Call Centre (Hours : 24h)
033-654-0551~6
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History of the
Paralympic Games
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History of the Paralympic Games
The word ‘Paralympic’ is a compound word of ‘Paraplegia’ and ‘Olympic,’ reflecting its beginnings as games between individuals suffering from paraplegia. As the category of participants (individuals with a visual impairment, cerebral palsy, loss of limbs and others) expanded, however, the IPC has redefined the word ‘Paralympic’ with the Greek prefix ‘para,’
giving it a new meaning of a festival conducted alongside the Olympic Games.
Etymology
Korea’s first entry into the Paralympic Winter Games came in the form of two athletes taking part in the Albertville 1992 Paralympic Winter Games. The first medal for Korea was won by HAN Sang-min in the Salt Lake City 2008 Paralympic Winter Games under the para alpine skiing discipline (silver; LW12-1).
In Vancouver 2010, 49 athletes from Korea took part in all five disciplines and won a silver medal in wheelchair curling, achieving a historical high of 18th place.
Korea and the Paralympic Winter Games Development
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1952
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2001 1988 1989
Current Picture
The first Paralympic Winter Games was held in rnsk¾ldsvik, Sweden, in 1976. Since then, the Paralympic Games has been held jointly with the Olympic Games in the same city. The Innsbruck 1988 Paralympic Winter Games was the first Paralympic Winter Games to use the facilities of the Olympic Winter Games.
Paralympic Winter Games had five sports—
para alpine skiing, para biathlon, para cross-country skiing, para ice hockey and wheelchair curling—
until the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games. Para snowboard was added to the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games as a separate discipline, resulting in today’s six-discipline system.
Т The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games included para snowboard in the form of an event under the para alpine skiing discipline (one medal each for the men’s and women’s categories). Para bobsleigh will be added as a new discipline in the 2022 Beijing Paralympic Winter Games.
PARA + OLYMPIC = PARALYMPIC
The first competition for persons with disabilities is hosted by Dr. Ludwig Guttman of the Stoke Mandeville Hospital to assist in the rehabilitation of war
veterans.
The Stoke Mandeville Games is held once again with participation from other European countries, such as Germany, Norway and Sweden.
Discussions between the presidents of the IOC and the IPC for the principle of
‘One City, One Bid’ started during the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games.
An agreement between the IOC and the IPC ensures that the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games will be held in the same city from the Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Summer
Games (and extended three times until the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games).
After the conclusion of the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Summer Games, the establishment of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in 1989 provides a firm basis for the
development of Paralympic Games and sports for persons with disabilities.
Founding of various international sports organisations for persons with disabilities, such as the International Stoke Mandeville Games Federation (ISMGF), International Sports Organisation of the Disabled (ISOD), Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CP-ISRA) and International Blind Sports Federation (IBSF)
Founding of the International Coordinating Committee of World Sports Organisations for the Disabled to facilitate coordination and cooperation between organisations
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Seoul 1988 and Its Meaning
The Seoul 1988 Paralympic Summer Games is said to have opened a new chapter in the history of the modern Paralympic Games, featuring the first of the many features that would eventually be added to the Paralympic Games proper: it was the first Paralympic Games to be held jointly with the Olympic Games in the same city; the first Paralympic Games to adopt the practices of ‘utilizing the same facilities,’ ‘Paralympic Villages,’ ‘MVP selection’ and the Torch Relay; and the first Paralympic Games to realise the emblem that would eventually be officially used by the IPC.
Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award
A great step forward for the Paralympic Games
The empowering inspiration of the Paralympic Games also resulted in the reclamation of the identity of those with disabilities, resulting in an increased number of registered persons with disabilities from 90,000 nationwide to 500,000 after the Paralympic Games (550 per cent) within six months after the Closing Ceremony.
Seoul 1988 resulted not only in the creation of competition facilities and venues but also in a nationwide overhaul of facilities and the legal framework for the benefits of persons with disabilities, thereby forming a societal consensus on the need for accessibility and a basis for vast improvements.
The expansion of support towards the Paralympic Summer Games catalysed a significant growth in the capabilities of the Korean team, which has achieved its highest performance at Seoul 1988 (seventh place: 40 gold, 35 silver and 19 bronze) and has consistently put up a strong performance since then.
A change in the public’s perception allowed persons with disabilities to join the workforce, both in the private and public sectors, en masse, while the private sector began to identify persons with disabilities as consumers.
International Achievements
Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games Emblem
1994 IPC Emblem (first change from 1989)
Current IPC Emblem (in use since Torino 2006)
The ‘Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award,’ which is given to the Most Valuable Players (MVPs) of the Paralympic Games, has consistently been featured as an official programme in the Paralympic Games up to the most recent Rio 2016.
The Whang Youn Dai Achievement Award is often awarded to the athletes who displayed exemplary will and strength to overcome their limits rather than to those who have simply achieved the highest level of performance. It is awarded to one male and one female athlete regardless of their ideology, race, religion or nationality based on their exemplification of the Paralympic values.
© Yonhapnews
“The Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games was a significant progress in the development of the Paralympic Games and sports for persons with disabilities, establishing a new model for the
modern Paralympic Games and opening a new chapter in its history.”
- IPC’s evaluation of Seoul 1988’s contribution to the Paralympic Games (2008 IPC Conference)
As the first Paralympic Games to be held jointly at the same time and in the same city with the Olympic Games, Seoul 1988 successfully introduced features like the use of the same facilities for the Games as well as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, eventually contributing to the establishment of a new tradition.
Seoul 1988 also featured a Torch Relay to commemorate the joint hosting of the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games (starting from Ganghwado Island and ending at Jamsil Olympic Stadium), which contributed to national attention as well as discussions on the Paralympic Games and persons with disabilities. After the successes of the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Torch Relay, the Paralympic Torch Relays would eventually be integrated to the tradition of the Paralympic Games as a major celebration of the culture of the Host Country as well as the values of harmony and cooperation.
Upon the request of the IPC, the emblem of the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Summer Games was also adopted as the official emblem of the IPC from 1989.
© FIJTUPSZ
The four legacies of the Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games by the Korean Society for Adapted Physical Activity & Exercise
Domestic Gains
Human rights of persons with
disabilities
Expansion of athlete support and
talent pool
Establishment of organisations for athletes with an
impairment Expansion of
human resources in various fields
Improvement of the public’s perception, establishment of representative and protective organisations
Expansion of benefits, support, facilities and programmes
Korean Paralympic Committee (KPC), organisations for each
discipline and others Contribution to the next
generation of sport experts, judges, managers and
leaders
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Paralympic Movement and Values Characteristics of Paralympic Sports
Paralympic Sports are subdivided according to the types of disabilities (visual, wheelchair and limb deficiency, cerebral palsy and intellectual impairment) and classes.
Classification
Four Paralympic Values
Values Description
Courage The ability to achieve a goal beyond physical limitations
Determination
The mental toughness, physical ability and outstanding agility to produce sporting performances that redefine the boundaries of possibility
Inspiration
The ability of Paralympic athletes to serve as role models by maximising their abilities and, thus, empowering others to participate in sports
Equality T h e c re a t i o n of a n i n te g ra te d s o c i et y t h ro u g h t h e improvement of the public’s perception
Classification Notes
Visual
Three class groups (B1, B2 and B3) according to the degree of loss
Т Athletes participate in the games with a guide; a guide is mandatory for the B1 class.
Wheelchair and limb deficiency
Classified into wheelchair users and amputees based on the characteristic of the impairment and amputated part
Cerebral palsy Classified into wheelchair or standing based on the degree of impairment
Intellectual impairment
An integrated category not featured in the Paralympic Winter Games
n Due to subdivisions resulting from the degree of impairment and sex, the Paralympic Winter Games tend to feature more medals per discipline than the Olympic Winter Games (PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games: 6 disciplines / 80 medals)
Events (Number of Medals)
Sports Winter Games Notes
Alpine Skiing
Olympic Men’s and Women’s (one each)
Paralympic
(1) Men’s and Women’s (one each) (2) Types of impairment (sitting, standing
and visual impairment) (3) Activity limitations
The Paralympic Movement refer to all activities, both tangible and intangible, designed to createopportunities for sports for persons with disabilities and bring us one step closer to the ideal of an equal society. The Paralympic Movement seeks to realise the four Paralympic values of ‘Courage,’ ‘Determination,’
‘Inspiration,’ and ‘Equality,’ as defined by the IPC, to create a strong drive and message towards the expansion of Paralympic sports around the world.
Paralympic Movement
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Sustainability of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games has proclaimed a set of principles and goals to accomplish the vision and strategy of sustainability throughout all stages of the preparations and operations of the 2018 Winter Games .
The PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games systematically implements a sustainability management strategy that fulfils the social responsibilities of ensuring O2 Plus through low- carbon operations and resource circulation, biodiversity preservation, the restoration of the ecosystem, reforestation, water quality improvement and building of clean water supply infrastructure. With these principles in mind, the PyeongChang 2018 Organizing Committee is striving to protect the clean natural environment that the host region has while effectively controlling its impact on climate change.
As a part of the effort, the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games has opened its sustainability home page to provide greenhouse gas emissions, outdoor/indoor air quality and potable water quality through the Environment & Greenhouse Gas Information System (EGIS), a first attempt in Olympic history.
Visit our sustainability home page to see what we do to hold a sustainable Olympic Games and environment data on the Host Cities.
https://www.pyeongchang2018.com
n Open to: Anyone who visits Gangneung Olympic Park
n Period: 19 January - 18 March 2018 (until the closing of the Paralympic Games) n Venue: Gangneung Olympic Park (parking lot of Gangneung Stadium)
PyeongChang Environment Promotion Booth
3
PyeongChang 2018
Paralympic Winter Games
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8
Days
800
Torchbearers
Convenience
&
Creative
2018
Km
8 days of Torch Relay
800 runners in teams of 2
Creative and convenient solutions to a true barrier-free
Torch Relay 2,018 km to celebrate
a successful hosting of the 2018 Winter
Games
PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Torch Relay
Under the slogan of ‘Let Everyone Shine,’ the Paralympic Torch Relay officially opens the Paralympic Games. It also introduces Korea’s rich culture and various tourist attractions along the Torch Relay route, and realises a true barrier-free relay that overcomes limitations from disabilities.
‘Let Everyone Shine’ is the official slogan of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Torch Relay, signifying the flame of the unwavering torch that casts a light to the dreams and passions in the hearts of everyone anytime, anywhere.
Let Everyone Shine
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Cheongdo Lighting: 2 March 2018
Relay: 3 March 2018 Gochang
Lighting: 2 March 2018 Relay: 3 March 2018 Anyang
Lighting: 2 March 2018 Relay: 3 March 2018 Jeju Self-
Governing Province Lighting: 2 March 2018 Relay: 3 March 2018
Nonsan Lighting: 2 March 2018
Relay: 3 March 2018
Seoul Collection: 3 March 2018
Relay: 4 March 2018
Gangneung Relay: 8 March 2018 Jeongseon
Relay: 7 March 2018 Wonju
Relay: 6 March 2018 Chuncheon
Relay: 5 March 2018
Opening Ceremony (PyeongChang) Relay: 9 March 2018
Traditional play,
‘Anyang Dapgyonori’
Anyang Gochang
Moromoro Train Torch Relay in Gochang Dolmen Park
Jeju Island
Green EV Torch Relay
Strawberry farm for workers with disabilities
Nonsan
Seoul
WalkOn and Wheelchair Cycle Torch Relay
Jeongseon
Sabuk Coal Mine Minecart Torch Relay
Cheongdo
Cheongdo Bullfighting Torch Relay
Chuncheon
Lake Uiam Canoe Torch Relay
Regional Characters in the Torch Relay
Т For more information, visit our website or mobile app.
The Paralympic Torch Relay for PyeongChang 2018
An eight-day journey that brings together the hopes and aspirations of the world
The PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Torch Relay starts in the five major Daeboreum festivals held around the country (Jeju, Anyang, Nonsan, Gochang and Cheongdo) and travels around Korea to signify its powerful potential to overcome limitations from disabilities.
Barrier-free cutting-edge Torch Relay
The Paralympic Torch Relay integrates cutting-edge technologies and accessible means of transportation to cater to the needs of the torch bearers.
Barrier-free:
Convenience
M e a n s t o o v e r c o m e disabilities
© Yonhapnews
‘WalkOn’ assistive devices for those with lower extremity paralysis
Cutting-edge:
Creativity
© The Korea Herald
PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games Torch Relay Website
https://www.pyeongchang2018.com/ko/paralympics/torch-relay
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Gangneung Art Centre
Various cultural performances, such as ballet, musical and concert, are held from January. Performances and exhibitions by major artists in Korea and abroad will help create a Cultural Olympiad.
Exhibition
A temporary cultural space is set up in Jinbu Station, where KTX stops to display Olympic and Paralympic legacy and artworks.
Open Stage
Street performances, such as parades, traditional hanbok flash mob and busking, are provided to create a festive atmosphere for the Olympic Park.
Live Site
L i v e g a m e s c r e e n i n g s a n d c u l t u r a l performances are staged on the Live Site. Special events are held during weekends such as K-pop concerts, stage performances, Winter Games experience activities on an ice rink, art exhibitions by cities and provinces, VR experience, cultural exhibitions and partner showcase.
Gangneung Olympic Park
on
Visit the official PyeongChang 2018 Cultural Olympiad home page launched by the PyeongChang 2018 Organizing Committee to see the detailed programme schedule and how to be a part of them.
https://www.pyeongchang2018.com Cultural Olympiad Search the PyeongChang 2018
Everyday, Culture and Festival!
The PyeongChang 2018 Cultural Olympiad is an interdisciplinary and multi-platform programme of culture, entertainment, celebration and training activities that engage the people of the Host Country and those around the world through Olympic values. The PyeongChang 2018 Cultural Olympiad seeks to create numerous opportunities within and outside PyeongChang Olympic Plaza and Gangneung Olympic Park during the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games period (9 - 18 March 2018), aiming to realise ‘Every Day, Culture and Festival.’
Every Day, Culture and Festival
PyeongChang 2018 Cultural Olympiad
Medals Plaza and Live Site
Open-air games screening (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) is provided during the day while victory ceremonies for medallists as well as colourful performances and fireworks shows (6:00 - 10:00 pm) to celebrate them are held at night. Various programmes that converge te c h n o l o g y a n d c u l t u re , i n c l u d i n g a 3 D hologram concert, media art and live winter sport VR experience, are provided to excite visitors at the venue.
Traditional Culture Pavilion
Built as a traditional house building, the Traditional Cultural Pavilion hosts a live performance of Master Artisan of Decorative Knot, Needlework and Jade Carving skill holders as well as Master Performers of Daegeum, Gayageum and Pansori every day.Culture ICT Pavilion
Korea’s iconic video art as well as modern and contemporary artworks courtesy of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art will be on display on the first floor. On the second floor, various ICT exhibition and experience programmes are provided. Outside of the building, a media fa¯ade show will be held every night.
PyeongChang Olympic Plaza
Outdoor Exhibition and Experience Booths
Folk culture activities, such as paper crafts and folk painting, as well as outdoor performances, such as Bongsan Talchum (mask dance) and Pyeongtaek Nongak (folk music), are on display.
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Т The event schedule may be subject to change. Please visit the home page for the updated schedule.
Cultural Olympiad Programme
Venue Period Hours Contents Frequency
Culture ICT Pavilion
March9 - 18 10:00 am - 10:00 pmn
Exhibition of iconic modern and contemporary artworks by Korean artistsStanding
n
Traditional music, magic shows, e n s e m b l e a n d o t h e r s m a l l performancesTwice per day
n
ICT exhibition and experience Standingn
Building Wall: Media fa¯ade Every eveningTraditional Culture Pavilion and Belfry
10 - 18 March
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
n
Performance by Master Performerssuch as Gayageum, Daegeum and Piri Twice per day
n
Craft making such as ‘Nubijang,’traditional quilting; ‘Yundojang,’
compass-making; and ‘Jasujang,’
traditional needlework
Twice per day
n
Exhibition of traditional crafts (folkpainting and folding screens ) Standing
n
Korean traditional bell striking event StandingOutdoor Stage
Outdoor Exhibition
10:00 am -6:00 pm
n
Traditional Culture Experience Zone including masterworks Jangseung and SotdaeStanding
n
Pangut, Talchum Pungmulnori events Twice per dayExperience Booths
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
n
Na jeon medal, calligraphy mugs, woodprint eco-bags and other cultural events provided by the National Museum of KoreaTwice per day
Medals Plaza and Live Site
10 - 17 March
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
n
Live game screening and cheering contestAccording to the event schedule
n
Cultural performances Twice per day6:00 - 10:00 pm
n
Pre-show performance including dance, choreography and choir performancesOnce per day
n
K-pop headliner performance Once per dayn
Medal Ceremony At least onceper day
n
Fireworks show EveningLive Pavilion
March9 - 18 10:00 pm12:00 -n
K-pop 3D hologram concert Five times per dayn
Winter sports VR experience andmedia art exhibition Standing
PyeongChang Olympic Plaza
Public Art Project and Lantern Display
n Period: 9 - 18 March
n Art exhibition under the theme of the 2018 Winter Games
(Display continued after the Closing Ceremony)
n PyeongChang: We Are One n Gangneung: Let the Wind Carry You n Traditional culture lantern display
Т The event schedule is subject to change. Please visit the home page for the updated schedule.
Venue Period Hours Contents Frequency
Open Stage
9 - 18 March 1:00 - 7:00 pmn
Soohorang and Bandabi paradingwith the traditional marching band Once per day
n
U n i v e r s i t y s t u d e n t s t r e e tperformances Twice per day
Gangneung Art Centre
March9:30 am - 9:00 pm
n
Performance by national andmunicipal art groups Thrice per day
n
Art and cultural exhibitions StandingLive Site
9 - 18 March 10:00 am - 10:00 pmn
Live games screening, cheering competition and stage performanceFour to six times per day
n
Winter sports experience on anice rink Standing
n
Key cultural exhibition of regions across the country and partner showcaseStanding
Gangneung Olympic Park
Temporary Cultural Space in Jinbu Station
n 1 February - 19 March n Olympic legacy exhibition
n Works of folk paint, egg art and porcelain by famous Korean artists
Live Sites across the Country
n Period: 9 - 18 March
n Live Games screening and cheering
competition, and stage performances
(Ten sites around the country planned)
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Programme Period Venue Hours Hours Notes
Media Art Show,
‘Blooming Winter’
2 February - 18 March
Gangneung Solhyang
Arboretum 6:00 - 10:00 pm
n 2.6-km trail stretching from the free walking trail and guided tour (prebooked) with themes from Gangwon such as ‘Taebaek Square,’ ‘Breath of the Predecessors’ and ‘Forest Rhapsody’
Free
Beach Installation Art
3 February - 18
March Gyeongpo Beach 11:00 am -
10:00 pm
n Outdoor installation with a theme of Gangwon’s nature and vitality with both domestic and international contributions
Free
10 March Gyeongpo Beach 7:00 - 9:00 pm n Beach ‘Fire Art’ performance themed after the
sun’s blazing passion Free
DMZ Peace Festa 9 - 18 March
Goseong Unification Observatory Yanggu Unification
Observatory DMZ Area
Depending on the schedule
n Performance and installation arts focusing on the unique space of DMZ and the aspirations towards peace
Free (booking required)
Gangwon International Biennale 2018,
‘The Dictionary of Evil’
3 February - 18 March
Gangneung Green City Experience Centre
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
n 100 works from 60 teams from 20 countries with the theme of ‘The Dictionary of Evil,’ peace and harmony, and goodwill
Free
G-Classical Culture Programme 2 - 18 March Gyeongpo Beach and
Urban Centre TBD n Fire-themed festivities such as the Mangwolje
Festival Free
K-Pop Festival 10 March
Culture Plaza (Gangneung–Wonju
University)
6:00 - 7:30 pm n K- p o p p e r fo r m a n c e s a n d Ko re a n c u l t u re experience zone
Paid entrance
Art on Stage 9 - 18 March
Gangneung Art Centre
(Saimdang Hall) 7:30 pm
n A r t o f t h e w o r l d , c l o s e r, f u n a n d m o v i n g performance
n 135 invitational performances from around the world
n Four to five busking performances per day
Free Gangneung Art Centre
(Min-i-theatre ) 1:00/5:30 pm
Gangneung Festival Park 5:30 pm
PyeongChang Festival Park
Weekend:
5:00 / 7:00 pm
Gangwon Province Cultural Olympiad Programme
Т The event schedule may be subject to change.
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Sync View
5G-based realistic media service that makes viewers feel the thrill of high-speed sliding sports such as bobsleigh
Time Slice
A technology that stops the game at one point and turns the scene around to allow viewing from various angles
UHD Broadcasting Experience Studio
Be the producer of a UHD broadcasting production.
Memory Cube
Photo shooting service for the viewers to take home a souvenir
Guide Robot
Converse with the robot to get i nfo r m a t i o n o n t h e eve n t a n d games.
Ultra-Wide Vision (UWV)
Provides a wider vision with an ultrahigh-definition panorama image, compared to regular TV or movie screens
ICT Pavilion
Visitors can have a glimpse of a future ICT service that uses 5G technology to upgrade their experience of winter sports.
Т The facility is located on the second floor of the ICT Pavilion within the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza.
Snowboard VR
R i d e t h e V R s i m u l a t o r t o enjoy simulated competitive snowboard racing.
Bobsleigh VR
Ride the VR simulator to enjoy simulated bobsleigh racing.
Rollercoaster VR
Special experience like riding a
miniature rollercoaster
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ICT Paralympic Games
5G
Fifth GenerationWorld’s first 5G
Paralympic Games!
Future mobile communications service 20 times as fast as 4G (LTE)
5G Immersive Media (in the PyeongChang ICT Pavilion and Incheon International Airport ICT Lounge)
A service that allows viewers to appreciate 3D views of a specific point or a play in long-distance racing events such as cross- country
Omni Point View
5G-based realistic media service that makes viewers feel the thrill of high-speed sliding sports such as bobsleigh
Sync View
A technology that stops the game at one point and turns the scene around to allow viewing from various angles
Time-Slice
IoT
Internet of ThingsConvenient IoT
Paralympic Games!
IoT-Based Customised Service
2 0 1 8 W i n t e r G a m e s Official App: Easy access to the 2018 Winter Games via a smart phone app
Mobile Guide
I n t e r a c t i v e G a m e Watching: Digital signage service where spectators c a n e n j o y h a n d s - o n ex p e r i e n c e ( c h e e r i n g t o g e t h e r , c o p y i n g mascots and others)
Play IoT Kiosk
AR Direction: Direction service in airports, KTX stations and competition v e n u e s t h r o u g h augmented reality
AR Ways
VR
Virtual RealityFun VR Paralympic
Games!
Double the fun of the Paralympic Games with VR service.
VR experience replicating the excitement of the actual games
Bobsleigh and snowboard experience
A thrilling ride comparable to an actual rollercoaster
Rollercoaster experience
V R s e r v i c e t a k e s spectators to the heart of the action itself!
360° VR
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UHD
Ultra High DefinitionFascinating UHD
Paralympic Games!
UHD live service four times as clear as the current ground radio wave image
Eight languages including English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Russian and Arabic
2018 Winter Games Official Automatic Translation/Interpretation App
2018 Winter Games and ICT promotion video on an ultra-wide (15 × 4 m) screen
[Venue] PyeongChang ICT ExperienceZone and Incheon International Airport
Ultra-Wide Vision
AI
Artificial IntelligenceSmart AI Olympic Games!
AI-based automatic translation, interpretation and call centre services
ICT and transport inquiry service using voice recognition AI (Korean and English)
AI Call Centre
ROBOTS Robot experience in the Paralympic Games!
Services utilizing cutting-edge robotics
‘Fancy Carp’ and ‘Sea Bass’ recognise obstacles and can swim 5 m underwater.
[Venue]
BC, MPC, PyeongChang ICT Experience Zone, Gangneung PyeongChang Superstore and others
Aquarium Fish Robot
Produce and share your very own PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games coverage with your mobile devices!
Offers ICT Socialcasters the necessary video sources needed for broadcasts (Village Entrance, Cheering, Training and others)
PyeongChang ICT Socialcast www.2018socialcast.kr
Navigates automatically to clean up to 900 m2 of floor
[Venue]
MPC
Robot Cleaner
H u m a n o i d ro b ot ( V I P g re e t i n g a n d eve n t ) , 38 joints and various movements
[Venue]
Incheon Interna tional Airport
Greeting Robot Guide Robot
Moves around at 50 cm/s and serves beverages at workrooms
[Venue]
MPC and Media Village Provides event schedule,
t o u r i s t i n f o r m a t i o n and event information (multilanguage service)
[Venue]Competition venues, MOC, IBC, Paralympic Village, Media Village, Superstore and PyeongChang ICT Experience Zone
Beverage-Serving
Robot
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Spectator Accommodation
Rating System of Hotel Businesses in Korea
In accordance with the Tourism Promotion Act, hotels (inclusive of tourism hotel businesses, Korea traditional hotel businesses, small hotel businesses and medical tourism hotel businesses) are categorised into five classes (1 - 5 stars) and each grade is marked with a star. The facilities and services per each grade are as follows. Please use this table for your reference.
About the Accommodation Ratings
ࠎ
Clean room and bathroom, breakfast included and safety guaranteed
ࠎࠎ ࠎ + Complementary F&B facility
ࠎࠎࠎ ࠎࠎ + More than one restaurant, lobby and lounge
ࠎࠎࠎࠎ
Luxurious facility and service, sophisticated lobby, furniture and bedding, banquet room, conference room, business centre, fitness gym, more than two restaurants and room service available for over 12 h
ࠎࠎࠎࠎࠎ
Premium-quality facility and service
ࠎࠎࠎࠎ + More than three restaurants and 24-h room service n Around 46,000 rooms per day are in offer
within 1-h distance (90 km) from the Host Cities.
n Airbnb, an Official Supporter of the 2018 Winter Games ; Korea Tourism Organization’s w e b s i te ; C y b e r G a n g w o n To u r i s m ; S t a y Gangneung and Gangneung Homestay provide online booking services.
You will get a chance to have a look around other than the Host
City if you stay in other areas.
Accommodation Use
Airbnb
www.airbnb.co.krKorea Tourism Organization
korean.visitkorea.or.krCyber Gangwon Tourism
www.gangwon.toGangwon Accommodation Vacancy
Information System
stay.gn.go.krGangneung Homestay
2018homestay.gn.go.krТ Bookings can be done through individual accommodation websites.
n Special Tickets: Tickets that bear special elements and sold at the first round of drawing
n Regular Tickets: Tickets sold on-site or delivered via mail
n Print-at-Home Tickets: Buyers print their own tickets at home
n Mobile Tickets: Tickets downloaded on the smart phone app
Ticket Types
ࠡtickets.pyeongchang2018.com/paralympic
Tickets
Refund due to Session Cancellation n When the session for which you purchased
your tickets is called off for reasons stated in the terms of agreement as refundable, you will get a refund. All refunds for session c a n c e l l a t i o n s w i l l b e m a d e a f te r t h e Paralympic Games at the same date.
n Refunds will be made to the person who made the purchase and not the mere holder of the ticket.
n W h e n a p p l y i n g fo r a re f u n d , p l e a s e accomplish and submit the refund application form online or the refund application form along with the tickets via mail or offline.
Cancellation by Customer
n You can make a cancellation without penalty within seven days from the payment date.
n After the cancellation deadline, you can sell your tickets on the Fan-to-Fan website, a ticket resale portal provided by the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. The Fan-to-Fan website will be in operation from October 2017. There are no circumstances where refund is allowed except for the death of the purchaser.
n Tickets purchased offline may not be refunded or resold through the Fan-to-Fan website.
Cancellation and Return Policy
*Booking or cancellation is not possible from 1 March 2018.Ticket Centres and Ticket Price
n Seoul City Hall, Gangneung City Hall and Gangwon Provincial Government Office
n Gimpo/Incheon Airport
n 19 KTX Station lobbies (Tour Information Centre)
Ticket prices start at KRW 10,000. For detailed prices, visit the tickets home page.
n PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games Home Page:
tickets.pyeongchang2018.com /paralympic
(Mobile version is available)n 50 per cent discounts on basic grade seats n Eligibility: Individuals of National Merit, and
Independence Patriots and their spouses Persons with disabilities (classes 1 - 3) and one accompanying guest
Age 65 years and over*
Age 18 and under**
Т F re e t i c ket s fo r a g e 2 4 m o n t h s a n d under; no seats provided and must be accompanied by a guardian (born from 2 February 2016)
Ticket Discounts
ࠡ Inability to present a document as proof may result in payment of the price difference.
Discount ticket holders must be ready to present a document as proof.
*Those who were born until 1 February 1953
** Those who were born from 2 February 1999 n Free access to the cultural events of the
PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games n Free expressway voucher and resting area
service voucher
Benefits on Ticket Purchase
Ticket Call Centre (Interpark)
1544-4226
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Banned/Restricted Items
n Explosives, and flammable substances and devices n Ignition devices (or
part of one) n Firearms and
ammunition (or part of one) n Any device
suspected as a weapon
n Articles that might be used or adapted for causing injury or endanger a person n Marijuana or
narcotics n Psychotropic
drugs n Compressed or
liquefied gas n Strong acids
n Inflammable substances n Any article that
might obstruct venue operations, games progress or spectators’ view n Liquid medicines (no more than 100 mL)
n Liquids n Glass containers
n Liquids, gels, creams or powder in unlabelled containers n Food and
beverages (alcohol and non-alcohol) n Unauthorised pets n Liquids of all
types not listed as banned items
Items banned/restricted from the venues
Food (including fruits); beverages (including water); tumblers; glass containers;
liquids; cheering tools that generate sounds (balloon sticks, gongs, megaphones, vuvuzelas, whistles and others); large-sized national flags (larger than 3 × 2 m); pets; national flags of nonparticipating countries; phrases or pictures of discriminating nature against certain races, religions and politics, or promoting certain brands
Banned Articles
Т Please refer to the home page or mobile guide for more details.
* Selfie sticks and snacks in an airtight container for personal consumption (no more than 1 L) can be conditionally allowed.
