Korean Olympic leaders mark historic decision

Korean Olympic leaders mark historic decision

SYDNEY, Australia - South Korea's International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board member Kim Un Yong (L) and North Korean IOC member Chang Ung (R) exchange handshakes Sept. 10 in Sydney after agreeing that delegations from the two countries would march together at the opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics on Sept. 15. IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch (C) looks on at the Sydney Opera House.

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