Winter Olympics: Two Koreas Show Unexpected, Historic Unity at Opening Ceremony | THR News

Winter Olympics: Two Koreas Show Unexpected, Historic Unity at Opening Ceremony | THR News

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The PyeongChang Winter Olympics opening ceremony was marked by a historic visit from North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, who shook hands with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, symbolizing unity. The ceremony featured a Taekwondo demonstration, a unified Korean flag, and a parade of athletes to K-pop hits. Controversy arose over Team USA's flag bearer selection. The Olympic flame was lit by Yuna Kim, and international dignitaries, including US Vice President Mike Pence, attended. The event highlighted political dynamics and cultural displays.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first member of North Korea's ruling family to visit South Korea since the Korean War?

Moon Jae-in

Kim Yong Nam

Kim Yo Jong

Kim Jong Un

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What song accompanied the unified Korean team's entrance during the ceremony?

Gangnam Style

Ari Rang

Korean National Anthem

Olympic Anthem

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which athlete was controversially chosen as Team USA's flag bearer?

Hongchang Gum

Yuna Kim

Erin Hamlin

Shani Davis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who lit the Olympic cauldron at the end of the ceremony?

Yuna Kim

Moon Jae-in

Mike Pence

Kim Yo Jong

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which foreign dignitary did not stand for the unified Korean team's entrance?

Julie Payette

Mike Pence

Shinzo Abe

Emmanuel Macron