The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games
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PyeongChang, January 24 The Go PyeongChang app is now live and ready to help
you navigate your way around the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter
Games. The exclusive Olympic transport app provides customised information for
international visitors who may not be used to navigating the public transport systems
in Korea.
The app is available in four languages Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese to
make it very easy and convenient to use. Depending on whether you are a spectator,
member of the media or another user you can customise Go PyeongChang to your
needs and requirements (for example media can access media transport schedules
through the App.).
Users can compare the costs and travel times of different modes and routes of
transport from different service providers including high-speed train, shuttle buses,
express and intercity buses, subway, city bus, car sharing and taxis. You can then
book and pay for your selected transportation directly on the app.
Available on iOS and Android, the app is expected to minimise the use of personal cars
during the Games to ease traffic; provide a connected transport system that will
meet the huge demand; be easy to navigate and help create a green Games.
POCOG Director General for Transport and Traffic, KANG Hee-up said,
PyeongChang application has been designed to help make travelling around
Gangwon Province as easy as possible for all ourlocal and international visitors during
Games time.
app
is a one-stop navigation to give you the best routes, timings and prices to make the
Games experience as smooth and enjoyable as
Another application that all Games spectators should also download is the
PyeongChang 2018 Official mobile application. It has been operating in Torch Relay
mode since November 1 and has switched to Olympic Games information since
January 23.
The App contains important information such as competition schedules; Cultural
Olympiad event details; accommodation and transport information that will help
spectators get the most from their time at PyeongChang 2018.
In addition, users can get a first-hand experience of the venues before arriving by
enjoying some advanced technology features including 3D views and aerial footage
which are all contained within the App.
When the Games begin the App will also contain all the latest event results, medal
counts, athlete information and real-time event news so all the Games information
you require will be at your fingertips. Once the user has selected their preferred event
and/or country to follow, the App can send push notifications on related events to
keep you up to date without having to open a page. GPS navigation based on user
location and other customised features will also be available.
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Download the Go PyeongChang and PyeongChang 2018 Applications now from
the Google Play Store and iOS App Store now.
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The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games
Contact pressoffice@pyeongchang2018.com / Tel +82.33.350.4346
www.pyeongchang2018.com
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About POCOG
The PyeongChang Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
(POCOG) will host the XXIII edition of the Olympic Winter Games on 9-25 February 2018.
Approximately 90 countries and 3,000 athletes are expected to take part in the first Olympic
Winter Games to be held in Asia in 20 years. Seven sports comprising 15 disciplines will be on
the official program.
The PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games will take place on 9-18 March 2018, with
approximately 50 countries and 670 athletes competing. Six sports are on the Paralympic
program.
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