Sepp Blatter said Korea 's bid to host 2022 the 2002 World Cup could unite the divided North parts of the country . CNN president speaking in Seoul ahead of the announcement of the hosts for 2 December and 2022 events on 2 December . South Korea hosted World Cup with Japan . President Lee Myung-Bak said football is the common link between the two Korea 's .
Sepp Blatter said Korea 's bid to host 2022 World Cup could unite the divided North and South parts of the country . FIFA president speaking in Seoul ahead of the announcement of the hosts for 2018 and 2022 events on 2 December . South Korea hosted the 2002 World Cup with Japan . President Lee Myung-Bak said football is the common link between the two Korea 's .