The delegation that met the IPC chief executive Xavier Gonazalez (pictured above right) was led by Yang·Ho·Cho (left), the chief executive and chairman of Pyeongchang 2018.

Cho claimed that the bid's "New Horizons" vision for the Paralympic Winter Games included the "Actualising the Dream" project, a seven-year plan that involves helping to attract new Paralympic athletes to winter sports and raise awareness about disability sports amongst the public and the media.

Cho confirmed that Pyeongchang 2018 has committed $17.5 million (£10.7 million) to ensure that "Actualising the Dream" project is a success if the South Korean city is selected to host the 2018 Winter Games and Paralympic Games.

"I am delighted and honoured to be here in Bonn, home of the Paralympic Movement," said Cho.

"The Paralympic Games holds a special place in Korean hearts as the 1988 Seoul Games had a profound effect on our country and inspired positive social change.

"Seoul 1988 was the first Paralympic Games where the events were held at the same venues as the Olympic Games and we are very proud of the role we have played in history of the Paralympic Movement.

"We believe a Winter Games in Pyeongchang will also have an amazing impact on Paralympic winter sport in Asia."

Cho's visit to the IPC follows the publication of the International Olympic Committee's Evaluation Commission Report which stated that "Pyeongchang 2018's vision of New Horizons also extends to the Paralympic Games by providing accessible venues and programmes that would enable Paralympic winter sports to reach new audiences in Asia".

Pyeongchang 2018's Paralympic Games concept was also described by the IOC as "a very compact venue plan with short travel times", highlighting the bid's commitment to ensuring a safe, convenient and comfortable Winter Games experience for all athletes, Olympic Family Members and winter sports fans.

"The IPC is glad to confirm that Pyeongchang 2018 has taken on board all of our comments and suggestions in the past 10 years and the current plans do reflect this ongoing dialogue," said Gonzalaez. 

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