Every 4 years, so many countries gather at one place for Olympics. During Olympics, not only many athletes but also all over the world people enjoy the games no matter what relationship they have. On this Rio Olympic, two gymnasts recieved attantion of world because of the one picture of taking selfie.
South Korean gymnast, Lee Eun-ju, who wasn't expected to participate in the Rio Olympic, could be one of South Korea's national athletes since another athlete who was supposed to be one was injured. Her result wasn't so good. However, her action was spotlighted. During a training sessing, before the Games starts, she approached a North Korean gymnast, Hong Un-jong, and took a selfie together with smile in spite of their hostile national relationship. A journalists captured this moment, which has been widely praised all over the world.
The response of the public is warm. Ian Bremmer, TIME columnist, wrote on Twitter "Gymnasts from North & South Korea take a selfie together. This is why we do the Olympics." Mike Covell, writer in England, also mentioned " Maybe global leaders should take up gymnastics."
References
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/11/world/asia/korea-gymnastics-selfie-olympics.html?_r=0
http://time.com/4444969/selfie-north-south-korea/
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