S. Korean cager, North coach to carry flag in ceremony

S. Korean cager, North coach to carry flag in ceremony

SYDNEY, Australia - With the unification flag in hand, South Korean Olympic chef de mission Lee Sang Chul speaks at a news conference at the main press center. He said Olympic officials from North and South Korea have agreed that representatives from each delegation will carry the unification flag at the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games on Sept. 15.

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