It is often overshadowed by China or Japan. However, South Korea is also one of the most successful nations at the Olympic Games. Currently at the top of the medal table at the Paris Olympics, it is particularly distinguished in the shooting and archery events.
How does this country of nearly 52 million inhabitants manage to compete with the biggest? What is the place of sport in South Korean society? How does Seoul use the Olympic Games in its geopolitics, particularly with regard to North Korea?
With our guest :
Nicolas Rocca, former RFI correspondent in South Korea