To go with SKorea-NKorea-UNESCO-ssireum-diplomacy-sport, by Hwang Sunghee
TOPSHOT - In a photo taken on November 19, 2018 ssireum wrestlers prepare to compete during the Korea Open Ssireum Festival in Andong. - North and South Korea have long grappled over their joint symbols at the United Nations culture organisation UNESCO, but they could share the honours this week when twin applications for traditional Korean wrestling come up for consideration. Despite their vast differences, the democratic South and the communist North share the same language, culture and traditions dating back thousands of years, resulting in subtle rivalry for UNESCO inscriptions in recent years. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP) / To go with SKorea-NKorea-UNESCO-ssireum-diplomacy-sport, by Hwang Sunghee