Olympic Host Pyeongchang Steps Into The Global Spotlight

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Soohorang (left) the mascot of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and Bandabi, mascot of the Paralympics, welcome visitors to the Alpensia Resort in Pyeongchang, one of many facilities that has been reworked for the games.

With a population of just over 40,000 people, Pyeongchang has Buddhist temples and a reputation as a rural mountain retreat with a healthful climate. But it wants a reputation as a sports mecca.

(Image credit: Bill Chappell/NPR)

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