INCHEON, South Korea: The Olympic flame arrived in South Korea on Wednesday, 100 days ahead of the opening ceremony for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games. “We want the Olympic torch relay to connect you to the Games, and ignite passion and excitement in every corner of Korea,” Lee added. The nuclear and missile threat from North Korea is also putting a dampener on the Games. There have been decades of military tensions on the peninsula, during which South Korea has hosted major events such as the 2002 FIFA World Cup. North Korea did take part in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, sending a high-profile delegation on the final day to congratulate its athletes.

Source: Manila Times November 01, 2017 15:22 UTC