The joint organization of the 2002 World Cup by Japan and South Korea helped accelerate bilateral reconciliation. The performance of the South Korean players was even applauded in North Korea.
足球也可以成为做出积极姿态的舞台。日本和韩国共同承办2002年世界杯加快了双方的和解。韩国球员的表现甚至得到了朝鲜的赞赏。体育似乎的确是分裂的韩民族之间关系的最佳晴雨表。