Pyeongchang, South Korea to host 2018 Winter Olympics
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Date: 11 July, 2011
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Martha Azzi
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The republic of South Korea has won the right to host the 2018 Winter Olympic games. This is the first time South Korea will host the Winter Olympics, winning against Annecy in France and Munich in Germany, as well as being only the third Winter Olympics to be held in Asia. A popular destination for winter sports the Pyeongchang ski resort consists of 15 ski lifts and 28 ski slopes, including the popular Rainbow Slopes. Pyeongchang also includes a five-star ski resort, InterContinental Alpensia, placing it on the list of the world’s most luxurious ski destinations.
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