November 9 - FIFA President Sepp Blatter today claimed that if Korea hosted the 2022 World Cup it had the potential to unite the divided northern and southern halves of the country.
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Blatter claims that Korean World Cup could unite country
November 9 - FIFA President Sepp Blatter today claimed that if Korea hosted the 2022 World Cup it had the potential to unite the divided northern and southern halves of the country.
Korea has as much chance for 2022 World Cup as rivals claims Chung
By Andrew Warshaw
October 2 - FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-joon (pictured) insists South Korea has as good a chance as anyone of hosting the 2022 World Cup bid despite its status as rank outsider.
FIFA inspectors arrive in South Korea
July 22 - A FIFA delegation has arrived in South Korea on the second leg of its tour to inspect bidders to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Chung resignation as party leader leaves more time for Korea World Cup bid
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
June 14 - Chung Mong-joon has resigned as chairman of South Korea's Grand National Party (GNP), allowing him more time to lobby on behalf of his country's bid to host the 2022 World Cup.
Exclusive: Plan to host World Cup matches in North Korea not affected by rising tensions
By David Owen
May 27 - One of the leaders of South Korea's 2022 World Cup bid has said he is keen that rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula should not interfere with attempts to involve North Korea in the bid.
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