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North And South Korean Olympic Gymnasts Just Took A Selfie Together And The Internet Is Going Crazy
Lee Eun-Ju is from South Korea and her competitor, Hong Un Jong, is from North Korea. Even though their countries are technically still at war, the athletes came together for a selfie on Monday.
Lee Eun-Ju is just 17 years old while her opponent is already an Olympic champion ( Hong won gold at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing in the women’s vault competition). The two were seen chatting and laughing together as they prepared to compete in the qualification for the artistic women’s gymnastics. Luckily, photographers were there to capture the moment when Lee Eun-Ju held her mobile phone with one hand and formed the peace sign with the other.
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What do you think ?
Jeanne Deaux 9 years ago
Yeah, that thought alone makes this article terrifying...
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maryhadalittlelamb 9 years ago
it's really heartwarming. but I'm kind of worried for the girl when she gets back. =(
Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
One day we will see that big hearts find more peace than big weapons. These two have shown the world what a big heart really is <3
Niladry Sabir 9 years ago
I hope nothing bad happens to the North Korean girl when she gets home :(
Flavia Furtos 9 years ago
Their countries are at war, doesn't mean the people feel the same way
Amanda Harker 9 years ago
I'm suprised that North Korean citizens are allowed to compeate in the Olympics.
ChangWook Jung 8 years ago
I'm Korean and living S.Korea. This is one of the stereotypes. Their sportsmanship perofrmance doesn't matter at all. It's just Sport!!
Jeanne Deaux 9 years ago
Yeah, that thought alone makes this article terrifying...
Load More Replies... maryhadalittlelamb 9 years ago
it's really heartwarming. but I'm kind of worried for the girl when she gets back. =(
Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
One day we will see that big hearts find more peace than big weapons. These two have shown the world what a big heart really is <3
Niladry Sabir 9 years ago
I hope nothing bad happens to the North Korean girl when she gets home :(
Flavia Furtos 9 years ago
Their countries are at war, doesn't mean the people feel the same way
Amanda Harker 9 years ago
I'm suprised that North Korean citizens are allowed to compeate in the Olympics.
ChangWook Jung 8 years ago
I'm Korean and living S.Korea. This is one of the stereotypes. Their sportsmanship perofrmance doesn't matter at all. It's just Sport!!
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