As of 2022, South Korea has hosted one summer Olympic Games and one winter Olympic Games. The Summer Olympic Games held in South Korea opened on September 17, 1988 in Seoul, the capital of South Korea (now Seoul), while the Winter Olympic Games opened on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

South Korea has hosted several Olympic Games

The first Summer Olympic Games held by South Korea involved 8465 athletes from 159 countries and regions, of which the host South Korea ranked fourth with 33 medals.

The first Winter Olympic Games held by South Korea involved 2922 athletes from 92 countries and regions, of which the host South Korea ranked sixth with 17 medals.

The hosting of the Olympic Games in South Korea has greatly promoted the economic take-off of South Korea, making the world see the charm of South Korea.