Jokowi Utus Senior Minister Invites Kim Jong Un To Asian Games In Today's Memory, July 17, 2018

North Korean Great Leader Kim Jong Un. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA Memories of today, six years ago, 17 July 2018, President Jokowi will send a senior minister to invite the great leader, North Korea (North Korea), Kim Jong Un directly to the opening ceremony of the Asian Games. Kim Jong Un's presence is considered to add to the celebration of the 2018 Asian Games.

Previously, Indonesia was proud to host the Asian Games. The power of attorney also solidified preparations. The Asian-class sporting celebration was attempted to perform optimally. The opening ceremony of the Asian Games is planned to be held with a big fanfare.

Initially the Asian Olympic Council (OCA) chose Hanoi, Vietnam as the host of the 2018 Asian Games. The determination was made in 2012. Problems arose. Vietnam was unable to build sports arenas and other Asian Games supporting facilities.

OCA started a dispute. They finally canceled Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia replaced Vietnam as the host of the Asian Games in 2014. The decision was welcomed. Even though it was already tight. Erick Thohir was also elected as chairman of the 2018 Asian Games Organizing Committee (Inasgoc) in 2015.

Empunya kuasa mempercaya jika Erick Thohir mampu menjadi jaminan penyelenggaraan Asian Games berjalan berjaran dan gegam gempita. Inasgoc pun meminta total dana kepada pemerintah sebanyak Rp8,7 triliun.

That amount is calculated based on the calculation of funds without private sponsorship. Funds are needed for the host's work contract, personnel and broadcasting costs, to repair the necessary facilities.

However, the application for Rp8.7 trillion was not approved. The Indonesian government only agreed to Rp4.5 trillion. The rest of Inasgoc was asked to pay attention to funds. It can bring funds from sponsors or cut the use of other funds that are not considered important.

This condition did not make Inasgoc and Erick Thohir give up. They still want to present the maximum implementation. Preparations for the opening and closing of the Asian Games are starting to be worked on carefully.

They want the momentum of the opening and closing ceremonies to amaze the eyes of the world. The USD 32 million budget was prepared. The half of the funds were used to create replicas of mountain nature and artificial waterfalls at the opening ceremony. The grandeness is considered to be the attraction of the leaders of Asian countries who come.

"The calculation of costs for OCA and the elimination of the Asian Youth Games is reduced, our budget is IDR 7.4 trillion. We are looking for other savings. For example, only 36 live shows. We combine test bridge, boxing, and taekwondo events at JIExpo Kemayoran to save rent and transportation."

Similarly football, shifted from Bandung to Bekasi so that it is closer than the athlete's inn in Kemayoran. The honor of the test event committee will not be as big as the Asian Games. We don't know if we can reach a limit of IDR 4.5 trillion or not," said Erick as quoted by Tempo Magazine entitled Big Achievements Can't Be Impromptu (2017).

The reduction in funds from the government did not prevent the smooth preparation of the 2018 Asian Games which will be held on August 18 - September 2, 2018. In fact, President Jokowi seemed enthusiastic about the implementation of the Asian Games.

He has sent invitations to Asian leaders to attend the opening of the 2018 Asian Games. He did not forget to make North Korean leader Kim Jong Un an important guest list. The law was sent. However, there has been no reply.

Jokowi also tactics. He plans to send one of his senior ministers to invite Kim Jong Un directly. Jokowi revealed the plan on July 17, 2018. This wish is not grandiose. Indonesia's closeness to North Korea is behind it. Even though Kim Jong Un did not come to the Asian Games.

"The letter to invite the President of South Korea and North Korean Leaders has been signed by the President, and later one of the senior ministers will be appointed to submit direct invitations both to the north and south," said Seskab Pramono Anung when met at his office as quoted on Detik.com page, July 17, 2018.