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The announcement came as a shock, because even though the idea of co-hosting had been suggested, no one really expected it to happen. Two countries had never before been chosen to share the event, so most people just assumed that an exception to that unwritten rule would never be granted.
Both the Koreans and the Japanese had each lobbied hard to have the games awarded to their country ; the rivalry could not have been any more intense.
In fact, it was precisely because of the intense rivalry between the two countries that the three regional football confederations of Europe, Africa, and Asia recommended that the two traditional rivals be allowed to host the game. They thought that it would avoid unnecessary competition for solo hosting and would help Korea and Japan to develop a more friendly relationship.
So while FIFA was trying to please everyone, they ended up pleasing no one. The Koreans were disappointed because winning the right to host the games would have given them one more small victory over their centuries-old rival and enemy, Japan. And for their part, the Japanese were disappointed too. Right after the announcement was made, a Japanese newspaper editorial labeled the decision "a victory for Korea."
After the initial shock faded away, both sides began to realize that co-hosting the games could be a great opportunity for them to shake off some of the bitterness they each held toward one another.
After several months of discussions, a compromise was reached to allow Japan to host the final game and closing ceremony, but Korea would hold the opening ceremony.
Also, the games would officially be called, "The Korea-Japan World Cup", placing the word Korea first.
The co-hosting scheme was an attempt on FIFA's part to help the two neighbors overcome their bitter rivalry, but the problems between the two were too deep to be solved by just one athletic event. Among the issues still dividing the countries were the thorny comfort women issue and the ongoing battle of Japanese history textbook revisions. Almost 60 years after the end of World War Ⅱ, the Japanese government still seemed unable to admit to the atrocities it committed against its closest neighbor during the 35 years they occupied the country. Until that happens it is doubtful the two countries will even be very close.
Q1) What was your first reaction when you heard that both Korea and Japan would co-host the 2002 World Cup? Were you happy or angry? Explain how you felt.
Q2) Which of these statements do you agree with concerning the results of the co-hosting? Explain your opinion.
- Korea and Japan have developed a more friendly relationship as a result of the co-hosting
- There has been no change at all in the two countries' relationship.
Q3) Why do you think Japan was disappointed at the decision that the World Cup would be co-hosted with Korea?
- Japan still thinks they are better than Korea, and they hate to be put on the same level as Korea.
- Japan were thinking of the money that they would lose by having part of the World cup held in Korea.
- Both of these reasons.
Q4) Will Japan come to grips with its past and admit to the terrible things it did to Koreans and its other neighbors in Asia?
Tell why you think so.
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