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Political Structure/Responsibility

The political structure of the Republic of Korea is organised under a presidential system with legislative, administrative and judicial branches that work in an integrated manner.

City

PyeongChang is one of 18 local administrative districts in Gangwon Province, with legal and financial rights. Gangwon Province is one of 16 regional governments and has a population of 1.56 million. PyeongChang City has a population of approximately 50,000. The population of each of the two other major venue cities (Gangneung and Wonju) is between 250,000 and 280,000.

Support

The Central Government of Korea, the National Assembly, Gangwon Provincial Government, PyeongChang City Council and the authorities of each of the venue cities involved in the bid have all given their strong support. This support was reiterated to the Commission during its visit in meetings with the Prime Minister, the President-Elect and various government ministers. From a financial standpoint, the government has pledged to contribute financially to the construction of the sports facilities, as well as road and rail infrastructure. Gangwon Province guarantees to cover any potential shortfall in the Olympic Games budget.

Concept

The concept of the PyeongChang 2010 Olympic Winter Games is to host the "Games of Purity and Peace for All".

The communication strategy is based upon an athlete-focused and environmentally friendly Games.

Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang could have a major, positive impact on the inter-Korean relationship.

Overall Concept

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Location

The three Olympic Villages, Dragon Valley (PyeongChang), Wonju and Gangneung, are closely situated to most of the venues. The concept of three villages is good.

Plans and Actions

The Bid Committee proposes an ambitious, yet well founded and comprehensive environmental programme based on regional sustainability and development.

Details are elaborated in the "Green Plan", which has been drawn up for the Games and adopted by the regional authorities. Key areas of activity include: efforts to increase the use of renewable energy resources; creation of 56 eco-parks for biodiversity protection; and "Gangwon Agenda 21", an environmental management system for the Games.

Green building principles will be applied to all Games-related constructions. Priority in procurement and purchasing will be given to environmentally approved products. Initial environmental impact assessments have been carried out for each venue and have identified significant mitigation projects to be carried out, including extensive landscaping, erosion control measures and revegetation. A total of USD 239 million is allocated to environmental projects.