1988 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
The opening ceremony of the 1988 Summer Olympics took place at Seoul Olympic Stadium in Seoul, South Korea, on 17 September 1988 at 10:30 KST (UTC+9). The official song of this game was Hand in Hand, which was performed by Koreana. It represented the end of Cold War and a peace that all people in the world wish. The Games were officially opened by President of the Republic of Korea Roh Tae-woo.
| Date | 17 September 1988 |
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| Time | 10:30 – 13:47 KST (UTC+9) |
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 37°30′57.1″N 127°04′22.1″E |
| Filmed by | KBS, MBC and SORTO |
| Footage | The ceremony on the IOC YouTube channel on YouTube |
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Ceremony
Opening
Parade of Nations
The flag bearers of 159 National Olympic Committees entered the stadium informally in single file, ordered by the Korean alphabet, and behind them marched the athletes with any distinction or grouping by nationality.
Opening
SLOOC President Park Seh-jik delivered a speech in Korean, welcoming everyone. IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch delivered a speech in English and French. South Korean President Roh Tae-woo declared the Games of the XXIV Olympiad in Seoul opened.
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Dignitaries in attendance
Most countries were represented by governmental-level representatives, and only a few world leaders came to the ceremony.
Host nation :
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Foreign dignitaries :
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International organizations:
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