Seoul yet to decide on joint Olympic bid with North Jeolla

Seoul is yet to decide whether to participate in a joint bid with North Jeolla Province to co-host the 2036 Summer Olympics, according to recent reports. The capital city's government is hesitant to respond to North Jeolla Province's proposal for joint hosting, which was submitted to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Insiders suggest that it would be difficult for both governments to agree on the details of the co-hosting arrangement, as both would desire to host major events, including the opening ceremony.

The challenge lies in finding a compromise, as both sides would prefer to have the key events in their respective jurisdictions. Seoul had previously lost the initial domestic bid to North Jeolla Province, and a joint bid would involve significant taxpayer money, making it a more complex proposition for the metropolitan government.

Sources indicate that the Seoul government had informed the province that a joint bid would require the capital to bear a substantial portion of the costs.