Seoul Olympics 1988

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Olympic_Games
gptkbp:broadcast_network gptkb:NBC
gptkbp:closing_ceremony gptkb:Seoul_Olympic_Stadium
gptkb:Lee_Jang-ho
over 60,000
October 2, 1988
gptkbp:cultural_impact Showcased Korean culture to the world
gptkbp:economic_impact Boosted tourism in South Korea
gptkbp:electrification gptkb:Greece
gptkb:Seoul
gptkbp:environmental_impact Increased awareness of environmental issues
gptkbp:events gptkb:237
gptkbp:famous_quote “ Let the games begin!”
“ The Olympic Games are a symbol of peace.”
gptkbp:first_olympics_in_asia gptkb:true
gptkbp:hosted_by gptkb:Seoul
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Seoul Olympics 1988
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Seoul_Olympic_Park
gptkb:Seoul_Sports_Complex
gptkb:Korean_National_Sports_University
Introduction of new sports
Improved infrastructure in Seoul
Increased popularity of sports in South Korea
gptkbp:mascot gptkb:Hodori
gptkbp:medal_table United States ranked first
East Germany ranked third
Soviet Union ranked second
gptkbp:notable_athletes gptkb:Florence_Griffith-Joyner
gptkb:Carl_Lewis
gptkb:Ben_Johnson
gptkbp:number_of_players gptkb:23
8,391
gptkbp:official_language gptkb:Korean
gptkbp:opening_ceremony gptkb:Seoul_Olympic_Stadium
gptkb:Lee_Jang-ho
over 70,000
September 17, 1988
gptkbp:participating_nations 159
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Los_Angeles_Olympics_1984
gptkbp:security Increased due to terrorism concerns
gptkbp:significant_event Ben Johnson disqualification
Carl Lewis's four gold medals
Florence Griffith-Joyner's records
gptkbp:song gptkb:Hand_in_Hand
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Samsung
gptkb:Coca-Cola
gptkb:Visa
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:Barcelona_Olympics_1992
gptkbp:theme Harmony and Progress
gptkbp:volunteers over 100,000
gptkbp:year gptkb:1988
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Seoul
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4