Terrorist organizations that take advantage of the occasion of international events are
changing from targeting specified people to attacking general public, raising the anxiety of
the audience and participating countries. Therefore, the host country intends to improve its
status as the host by ensuring safety and crisis management at any cost. As a country with
a wealth of experience of hosting international events, Korea takes the burden of the security
at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Consequently, to successfully host this winter Olympics,
the organizing committee should bear in mind that Korea is no longer a safe country
regarding terrorist attacks and take countermeasures against various crimes and terrorism that
may arise during the Winter Olympic Games. This study overviews various measures as
follows. First, the change of counter-terrorism strategy is necessary. Second, the safety entity
and safety measures for Pyeongchang Olympic Games should be established. Third, private
security companies should be actively utilized. Fourth, the safety management training for
private security and safety personnel should be strengthened. Lastly, it is necessary to
establish a rapid and organic preemptive safety management system to cope with safety and
crisis effectively at Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and other international events that will
be held in the future.