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Countries to watch: The Koreas
Korea montage

North and South Korea will march under a joint flag at the start of the Games, as part of their slow rapprochement. But their medal tallies are expected to be as far apart as ever.

One of North Korea's best medal hopes is weightlifter Cha Kum-choi, who, when he won his first world title in 2007, sung a song in praise of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il.

South Korea won 30 medals in Athens. But that tally may be hard to equal, as other nations threaten its long-time dominance of the archery contest.



see also
Country profile: South Korea
19 Jun 08 |  Country profiles
Country profile: North Korea
30 Jun 08 |  Country profiles
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North Korean government
South Korean government
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