The General Council for Unifying Olympic Teams from North and South Korea [GCUOTNSK]. initiated on March 27. 1983. was formally established on May 3. 1984. as a selfsponsored. nonprofit organization. The purpose and philosophy of the organization is to encourage the formation of a joint sports team for the 1984 Olympic games and a single team for international sports competitions. The proposals for joint single teams for the 1984 Olympic games in Los Angeles and for international sports competitions was first advanced by a Korean immigrant. Pak Bong Chul and others. to petition to both proper authorities of Korea. The Minister of Sports of the Republic of Korea has expressed his willingness to meet North Korean officials to discuss measures necessary to bring about a united Korea Olympic team.
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