Seoul 1988 LegacySeoul 1988 LegacySeoul 1988: South Korea opens up to the worldThe Olympic Games Seoul 1988 contributed to the transformation of Korea’s image, both internally and externally, from a poor, war-stricken and divided country to a rising economy open to international cooperation.Legacy overviewLegaciesLegaciesSeoul 1988 LegacySeoul 1988: South Korea opens up to the world 25 Jun 2020Seoul 1988 LegacyNational pride and global citizenship 24 Jun 2020Seoul 1988 LegacyThe rise of Korean electronics 23 Jun 2020Seoul 1988 LegacyA platform for international relations 22 Jun 2020Seoul 1988 LegacyThe Olympic Park: a hub for sport, culture and the natural world 21 Jun 2020Seoul 1988 LegacyMiracle on the Han River 20 Jun 2020Seoul 1988 LegacyA boost for tourism 19 Jun 2020Seoul 1988 LegacyUrban improvement for the Jamsil area 18 Jun 2020Seoul 1988 LegacyThe Korea Sports Promotion Foundation 17 Jun 2020Seoul 1988 LegacyNational Sport Governance 16 Jun 2020Seoul 1988 LegacyOverview 15 Jun 2020Seoul 1988 LegacyOlympic Park 13 Jun 2020More informationDiscover Olympic legaciesThe Olympic Games are all about their legacies. The benefits that the Games create – from increased sports participation and educational programmes to a boosted economy and an improved urban environment – are numerous.Learn moreRelive all the action from Seoul 1988Learn more
