In which country will the PyeongChang Winter Olympics be held?

The PyeongChang Winter Olympics were held in South Korea.

On February 9, 2018, the 23rd Winter Olympic Games opened in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The 17-day Pyeongchang Winter Olympics officially kicked off. The opening ceremony of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics was held at the PyeongChang Olympic Stadium and ended on the 25th.

This is the second time South Korea has hosted the Olympics after 30 years, and it is also the first time it has hosted the Winter Olympics. Following the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics and the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, this is the third time that the Winter Olympics has been held in Asia.

Theme Slogan

On February 9, 2017, Beijing time, 365 days before the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, the organizing committee announced the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. The theme slogan of the Winter Olympics: "Passion Connected!"

"Passion" means enthusiasm, love, and longing. As the host of a world-wide celebration, PyeongChang will inspire people. Convey the warmth and humanity of Korea. The slogan expresses the spirit of the Olympics and the warm feelings of South Korea.

"Connected" means connection, combination, and interconnection. Through Korea's cutting-edge technology and fusion culture, PyeongChang will become a space where people of all ages can participate. The slogan means a new beginning, a harmonious world and a new world for the Winter Olympics.