President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth, and sincere exchange of opinions on the issues related to the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations and the building of a lasting and robust peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the KoreanPeninsula.Convinced that the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations will contribute to the peace and prosperity of the Korean Peninsula and of the world, and recognizing that mutual confidence building can promote the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un state the following:1.The United States and the DPRK commit to establish new U.S.-DPRK relations in accordance with the desire of the peoples of the two countries for peace and prosperity. Having acknowledged that the U.S.-DPRK summit-the first in しhistory-was an epochal event of great significance in overcoming decades of tensions and hostilities between the two countries and for the opening up of a new future, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un commit to implement the stipulations in this joint statement fully and expeditiously. The United States and the DPRK commit to hold follow-on negotiations, led by the U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and a relevant high-level DPRK official, at the earliest possible date, to implement the outcomes of the U.S.-DPRK summit.President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have committed to cooperate for the development of new U.S.-DPRK relations and for the promotion of peace, prosperity, and security of the Korean Peninsula and of the world. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has moved the 2020 Tokyo Olympic marathons out of the Japanese capital to avoid the city's heat. Now, some swimmers and an 11,000-member coaching body are asking that something similar be done with the distance-swimming venue in Tokyo Bay.Water temperatures in the Odaiba Marine Park venue reached 30.5 degrees Celsius one day this summer, and temperatures were regularly in the 29C to 30C range.That’s very close to the limit of 31C set by swimming’s world governing body FINA. FINA rules say that the race will be shortened or canceled if temperatures go over the limit.Water temperature was linked to the death of American swimmer Fran Crippen in 2010 at a distance swim in the United Arab Emirates. It was the first competitive death in FINA’s history.Catherine Kase, who coaches the United States Olympic team, also said, "We are not comfortable with the Odaiba venue."US swimmers are advised against swimming if temperatures are above 29.45C. However, they can still choose to swim, and Kase said they will likely feel pressure to do so at the Olympics.The Tokyo venue also has water quality issues, with high levels of E. coli bacteria levels being reported. Tokyo organizers say bacteria levels are within "agreed limits" on most days, though rain makes the problem worse.The Odaiba venue was chosen partly because it offers picturesque views of the skyscrapers and bridges around Tokyo Bay.In October, the IOC promised there would be no more venue changes. It made this promise after angering Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, who did not want the marathons moved out of Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo.
President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth, and sincere exchange of opinions on the issues related to the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations and the building of a lasting and robust peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the KoreanPeninsula.Convinced that the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations will contribute to the peace and prosperity of the Korean Peninsula and of the world, and recognizing that mutual confidence building can promote the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un state the following:1.The United States and the DPRK commit to establish new U.S.-DPRK relations in accordance with the desire of the peoples of the two countries for peace and prosperity. Having acknowledged that the U.S.-DPRK summit-the first in しhistory-was an epochal event of great significance in overcoming decades of tensions and hostilities between the two countries and for the opening up of a new future, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un commit to implement the stipulations in this joint statement fully and expeditiously. The United States and the DPRK commit to hold follow-on negotiations, led by the U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and a relevant high-level DPRK official, at the earliest possible date, to implement the outcomes of the U.S.-DPRK summit.President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have committed to cooperate for the development of new U.S.-DPRK relations and for the promotion of peace, prosperity, and security of the Korean Peninsula and of the world. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has moved the 2020 Tokyo Olympic marathons out of the Japanese capital to avoid the city's heat. Now, some swimmers and an 11,000-member coaching body are asking that something similar be done with the distance-swimming venue in Tokyo Bay.Water temperatures in the Odaiba Marine Park venue reached 30.5 degrees Celsius one day this summer, and temperatures were regularly in the 29C to 30C range.That’s very close to the limit of 31C set by swimming’s world governing body FINA. FINA rules say that the race will be shortened or canceled if temperatures go over the limit.Water temperature was linked to the death of American swimmer Fran Crippen in 2010 at a distance swim in the United Arab Emirates. It was the first competitive death in FINA’s history.Catherine Kase, who coaches the United States Olympic team, also said, "We are not comfortable with the Odaiba venue."US swimmers are advised against swimming if temperatures are above 29.45C. However, they can still choose to swim, and Kase said they will likely feel pressure to do so at the Olympics.The Tokyo venue also has water quality issues, with high levels of E. coli bacteria levels being reported. Tokyo organizers say bacteria levels are within "agreed limits" on most days, though rain makes the problem worse.The Odaiba venue was chosen partly because it offers picturesque views of the skyscrapers and bridges around Tokyo Bay.In October, the IOC promised there would be no more venue changes. It made this promise after angering Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, who did not want the marathons moved out of Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo.
President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth, and sincere exchange of opinions on the issues related to the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations and the building of a lasting and robust peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the KoreanPeninsula.Convinced that the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations will contribute to the peace and prosperity of the Korean Peninsula and of the world, and recognizing that mutual confidence building can promote the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un state the following:1.The United States and the DPRK commit to establish new U.S.-DPRK relations in accordance with the desire of the peoples of the two countries for peace and prosperity. Having acknowledged that the U.S.-DPRK summit-the first in しhistory-was an epochal event of great significance in overcoming decades of tensions and hostilities between the two countries and for the opening up of a new future, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un commit to implement the stipulations in this joint statement fully and expeditiously. The United States and the DPRK commit to hold follow-on negotiations, led by the U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and a relevant high-level DPRK official, at the earliest possible date, to implement the outcomes of the U.S.-DPRK summit.President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have committed to cooperate for the development of new U.S.-DPRK relations and for the promotion of peace, prosperity, and security of the Korean Peninsula and of the world. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has moved the 2020 Tokyo Olympic marathons out of the Japanese capital to avoid the city's heat. Now, some swimmers and an 11,000-member coaching body are asking that something similar be done with the distance-swimming venue in Tokyo Bay.Water temperatures in the Odaiba Marine Park venue reached 30.5 degrees Celsius one day this summer, and temperatures were regularly in the 29C to 30C range.That’s very close to the limit of 31C set by swimming’s world governing body FINA. FINA rules say that the race will be shortened or canceled if temperatures go over the limit.Water temperature was linked to the death of American swimmer Fran Crippen in 2010 at a distance swim in the United Arab Emirates. It was the first competitive death in FINA’s history.Catherine Kase, who coaches the United States Olympic team, also said, "We are not comfortable with the Odaiba venue."US swimmers are advised against swimming if temperatures are above 29.45C. However, they can still choose to swim, and Kase said they will likely feel pressure to do so at the Olympics.The Tokyo venue also has water quality issues, with high levels of E. coli bacteria levels being reported. Tokyo organizers say bacteria levels are within "agreed limits" on most days, though rain makes the problem worse.The Odaiba venue was chosen partly because it offers picturesque views of the skyscrapers and bridges around Tokyo Bay.In October, the IOC promised there would be no more venue changes. It made this promise after angering Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, who did not want the marathons moved out of Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo.
President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth, and sincere exchange of opinions on the issues related to the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations and the building of a lasting and robust peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the KoreanPeninsula.Convinced that the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations will contribute to the peace and prosperity of the Korean Peninsula and of the world, and recognizing that mutual confidence building can promote the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un state the following:1.The United States and the DPRK commit to establish new U.S.-DPRK relations in accordance with the desire of the peoples of the two countries for peace and prosperity. Having acknowledged that the U.S.-DPRK summit-the first in しhistory-was an epochal event of great significance in overcoming decades of tensions and hostilities between the two countries and for the opening up of a new future, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un commit to implement the stipulations in this joint statement fully and expeditiously. The United States and the DPRK commit to hold follow-on negotiations, led by the U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and a relevant high-level DPRK official, at the earliest possible date, to implement the outcomes of the U.S.-DPRK summit.President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have committed to cooperate for the development of new U.S.-DPRK relations and for the promotion of peace, prosperity, and security of the Korean Peninsula and of the world. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has moved the 2020 Tokyo Olympic marathons out of the Japanese capital to avoid the city's heat. Now, some swimmers and an 11,000-member coaching body are asking that something similar be done with the distance-swimming venue in Tokyo Bay.Water temperatures in the Odaiba Marine Park venue reached 30.5 degrees Celsius one day this summer, and temperatures were regularly in the 29C to 30C range.That’s very close to the limit of 31C set by swimming’s world governing body FINA. FINA rules say that the race will be shortened or canceled if temperatures go over the limit.Water temperature was linked to the death of American swimmer Fran Crippen in 2010 at a distance swim in the United Arab Emirates. It was the first competitive death in FINA’s history.Catherine Kase, who coaches the United States Olympic team, also said, "We are not comfortable with the Odaiba venue."US swimmers are advised against swimming if temperatures are above 29.45C. However, they can still choose to swim, and Kase said they will likely feel pressure to do so at the Olympics.The Tokyo venue also has water quality issues, with high levels of E. coli bacteria levels being reported. Tokyo organizers say bacteria levels are within "agreed limits" on most days, though rain makes the problem worse.The Odaiba venue was chosen partly because it offers picturesque views of the skyscrapers and bridges around Tokyo Bay.In October, the IOC promised there would be no more venue changes. It made this promise after angering Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, who did not want the marathons moved out of Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo.
President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth, and sincere exchange of opinions on the issues related to the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations and the building of a lasting and robust peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the KoreanPeninsula.Convinced that the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations will contribute to the peace and prosperity of the Korean Peninsula and of the world, and recognizing that mutual confidence building can promote the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un state the following:1.The United States and the DPRK commit to establish new U.S.-DPRK relations in accordance with the desire of the peoples of the two countries for peace and prosperity. Having acknowledged that the U.S.-DPRK summit-the first in しhistory-was an epochal event of great significance in overcoming decades of tensions and hostilities between the two countries and for the opening up of a new future, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un commit to implement the stipulations in this joint statement fully and expeditiously. The United States and the DPRK commit to hold follow-on negotiations, led by the U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and a relevant high-level DPRK official, at the earliest possible date, to implement the outcomes of the U.S.-DPRK summit.President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have committed to cooperate for the development of new U.S.-DPRK relations and for the promotion of peace, prosperity, and security of the Korean Peninsula and of the world. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has moved the 2020 Tokyo Olympic marathons out of the Japanese capital to avoid the city's heat. Now, some swimmers and an 11,000-member coaching body are asking that something similar be done with the distance-swimming venue in Tokyo Bay.Water temperatures in the Odaiba Marine Park venue reached 30.5 degrees Celsius one day this summer, and temperatures were regularly in the 29C to 30C range.That’s very close to the limit of 31C set by swimming’s world governing body FINA. FINA rules say that the race will be shortened or canceled if temperatures go over the limit.Water temperature was linked to the death of American swimmer Fran Crippen in 2010 at a distance swim in the United Arab Emirates. It was the first competitive death in FINA’s history.Catherine Kase, who coaches the United States Olympic team, also said, "We are not comfortable with the Odaiba venue."US swimmers are advised against swimming if temperatures are above 29.45C. However, they can still choose to swim, and Kase said they will likely feel pressure to do so at the Olympics.The Tokyo venue also has water quality issues, with high levels of E. coli bacteria levels being reported. Tokyo organizers say bacteria levels are within "agreed limits" on most days, though rain makes the problem worse.The Odaiba venue was chosen partly because it offers picturesque views of the skyscrapers and bridges around Tokyo Bay.In October, the IOC promised there would be no more venue changes. It made this promise after angering Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, who did not want the marathons moved out of Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo.
President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth, and sincere exchange of opinions on the issues related to the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations and the building of a lasting and robust peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the KoreanPeninsula.Convinced that the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations will contribute to the peace and prosperity of the Korean Peninsula and of the world, and recognizing that mutual confidence building can promote the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un state the following:1.The United States and the DPRK commit to establish new U.S.-DPRK relations in accordance with the desire of the peoples of the two countries for peace and prosperity. Having acknowledged that the U.S.-DPRK summit-the first in しhistory-was an epochal event of great significance in overcoming decades of tensions and hostilities between the two countries and for the opening up of a new future, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un commit to implement the stipulations in this joint statement fully and expeditiously. The United States and the DPRK commit to hold follow-on negotiations, led by the U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and a relevant high-level DPRK official, at the earliest possible date, to implement the outcomes of the U.S.-DPRK summit.President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have committed to cooperate for the development of new U.S.-DPRK relations and for the promotion of peace, prosperity, and security of the Korean Peninsula and of the world. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has moved the 2020 Tokyo Olympic marathons out of the Japanese capital to avoid the city's heat. Now, some swimmers and an 11,000-member coaching body are asking that something similar be done with the distance-swimming venue in Tokyo Bay.Water temperatures in the Odaiba Marine Park venue reached 30.5 degrees Celsius one day this summer, and temperatures were regularly in the 29C to 30C range.That’s very close to the limit of 31C set by swimming’s world governing body FINA. FINA rules say that the race will be shortened or canceled if temperatures go over the limit.Water temperature was linked to the death of American swimmer Fran Crippen in 2010 at a distance swim in the United Arab Emirates. It was the first competitive death in FINA’s history.Catherine Kase, who coaches the United States Olympic team, also said, "We are not comfortable with the Odaiba venue."US swimmers are advised against swimming if temperatures are above 29.45C. However, they can still choose to swim, and Kase said they will likely feel pressure to do so at the Olympics.The Tokyo venue also has water quality issues, with high levels of E. coli bacteria levels being reported. Tokyo organizers say bacteria levels are within "agreed limits" on most days, though rain makes the problem worse.The Odaiba venue was chosen partly because it offers picturesque views of the skyscrapers and bridges around Tokyo Bay.In October, the IOC promised there would be no more venue changes. It made this promise after angering Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, who did not want the marathons moved out of Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo.
President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth, and sincere exchange of opinions on the issues related to the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations and the building of a lasting and robust peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the KoreanPeninsula.Convinced that the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations will contribute to the peace and prosperity of the Korean Peninsula and of the world, and recognizing that mutual confidence building can promote the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un state the following:1.The United States and the DPRK commit to establish new U.S.-DPRK relations in accordance with the desire of the peoples of the two countries for peace and prosperity. Having acknowledged that the U.S.-DPRK summit-the first in しhistory-was an epochal event of great significance in overcoming decades of tensions and hostilities between the two countries and for the opening up of a new future, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un commit to implement the stipulations in this joint statement fully and expeditiously. The United States and the DPRK commit to hold follow-on negotiations, led by the U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and a relevant high-level DPRK official, at the earliest possible date, to implement the outcomes of the U.S.-DPRK summit.President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have committed to cooperate for the development of new U.S.-DPRK relations and for the promotion of peace, prosperity, and security of the Korean Peninsula and of the world. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has moved the 2020 Tokyo Olympic marathons out of the Japanese capital to avoid the city's heat. Now, some swimmers and an 11,000-member coaching body are asking that something similar be done with the distance-swimming venue in Tokyo Bay.Water temperatures in the Odaiba Marine Park venue reached 30.5 degrees Celsius one day this summer, and temperatures were regularly in the 29C to 30C range.That’s very close to the limit of 31C set by swimming’s world governing body FINA. FINA rules say that the race will be shortened or canceled if temperatures go over the limit.Water temperature was linked to the death of American swimmer Fran Crippen in 2010 at a distance swim in the United Arab Emirates. It was the first competitive death in FINA’s history.Catherine Kase, who coaches the United States Olympic team, also said, "We are not comfortable with the Odaiba venue."US swimmers are advised against swimming if temperatures are above 29.45C. However, they can still choose to swim, and Kase said they will likely feel pressure to do so at the Olympics.The Tokyo venue also has water quality issues, with high levels of E. coli bacteria levels being reported. Tokyo organizers say bacteria levels are within "agreed limits" on most days, though rain makes the problem worse.The Odaiba venue was chosen partly because it offers picturesque views of the skyscrapers and bridges around Tokyo Bay.In October, the IOC promised there would be no more venue changes. It made this promise after angering Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, who did not want the marathons moved out of Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo.
President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth, and sincere exchange of opinions on the issues related to the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations and the building of a lasting and robust peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the KoreanPeninsula.Convinced that the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations will contribute to the peace and prosperity of the Korean Peninsula and of the world, and recognizing that mutual confidence building can promote the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un state the following:1.The United States and the DPRK commit to establish new U.S.-DPRK relations in accordance with the desire of the peoples of the two countries for peace and prosperity. Having acknowledged that the U.S.-DPRK summit-the first in しhistory-was an epochal event of great significance in overcoming decades of tensions and hostilities between the two countries and for the opening up of a new future, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un commit to implement the stipulations in this joint statement fully and expeditiously. The United States and the DPRK commit to hold follow-on negotiations, led by the U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and a relevant high-level DPRK official, at the earliest possible date, to implement the outcomes of the U.S.-DPRK summit.President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have committed to cooperate for the development of new U.S.-DPRK relations and for the promotion of peace, prosperity, and security of the Korean Peninsula and of the world. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has moved the 2020 Tokyo Olympic marathons out of the Japanese capital to avoid the city's heat. Now, some swimmers and an 11,000-member coaching body are asking that something similar be done with the distance-swimming venue in Tokyo Bay.Water temperatures in the Odaiba Marine Park venue reached 30.5 degrees Celsius one day this summer, and temperatures were regularly in the 29C to 30C range.That’s very close to the limit of 31C set by swimming’s world governing body FINA. FINA rules say that the race will be shortened or canceled if temperatures go over the limit.Water temperature was linked to the death of American swimmer Fran Crippen in 2010 at a distance swim in the United Arab Emirates. It was the first competitive death in FINA’s history.Catherine Kase, who coaches the United States Olympic team, also said, "We are not comfortable with the Odaiba venue."US swimmers are advised against swimming if temperatures are above 29.45C. However, they can still choose to swim, and Kase said they will likely feel pressure to do so at the Olympics.The Tokyo venue also has water quality issues, with high levels of E. coli bacteria levels being reported. Tokyo organizers say bacteria levels are within "agreed limits" on most days, though rain makes the problem worse.The Odaiba venue was chosen partly because it offers picturesque views of the skyscrapers and bridges around Tokyo Bay.In October, the IOC promised there would be no more venue changes. It made this promise after angering Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, who did not want the marathons moved out of Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo.
President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un conducted a comprehensive, in-depth, and sincere exchange of opinions on the issues related to the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations and the building of a lasting and robust peace regime on the Korean Peninsula. President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the KoreanPeninsula.Convinced that the establishment of new U.S.-DPRK relations will contribute to the peace and prosperity of the Korean Peninsula and of the world, and recognizing that mutual confidence building can promote the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un state the following:1.The United States and the DPRK commit to establish new U.S.-DPRK relations in accordance with the desire of the peoples of the two countries for peace and prosperity. Having acknowledged that the U.S.-DPRK summit-the first in しhistory-was an epochal event of great significance in overcoming decades of tensions and hostilities between the two countries and for the opening up of a new future, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong Un commit to implement the stipulations in this joint statement fully and expeditiously. The United States and the DPRK commit to hold follow-on negotiations, led by the U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and a relevant high-level DPRK official, at the earliest possible date, to implement the outcomes of the U.S.-DPRK summit.President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have committed to cooperate for the development of new U.S.-DPRK relations and for the promotion of peace, prosperity, and security of the Korean Peninsula and of the world. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has moved the 2020 Tokyo Olympic marathons out of the Japanese capital to avoid the city's heat. Now, some swimmers and an 11,000-member coaching body are asking that something similar be done with the distance-swimming venue in Tokyo Bay.Water temperatures in the Odaiba Marine Park venue reached 30.5 degrees Celsius one day this summer, and temperatures were regularly in the 29C to 30C range.That’s very close to the limit of 31C set by swimming’s world governing body FINA. FINA rules say that the race will be shortened or canceled if temperatures go over the limit.Water temperature was linked to the death of American swimmer Fran Crippen in 2010 at a distance swim in the United Arab Emirates. It was the first competitive death in FINA’s history.Catherine Kase, who coaches the United States Olympic team, also said, "We are not comfortable with the Odaiba venue."US swimmers are advised against swimming if temperatures are above 29.45C. However, they can still choose to swim, and Kase said they will likely feel pressure to do so at the Olympics.The Tokyo venue also has water quality issues, with high levels of E. coli bacteria levels being reported. Tokyo organizers say bacteria levels are within "agreed limits" on most days, though rain makes the problem worse.The Odaiba venue was chosen partly because it offers picturesque views of the skyscrapers and bridges around Tokyo Bay.In October, the IOC promised there would be no more venue changes. It made this promise after angering Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, who did not want the marathons moved out of Tokyo to the northern city of Sapporo.
