This torch was designed by Korean designer Young Se Kim. It is exactly 700 mm long, representing the altitude of the city of PyeongChang, which is 700 meters above sea level.

The colours of the livery, white and gold, reflect the main colours of the torch relay while the five-pointed shape of the flame is based on the Korean symbol of PyeongChang, which is also engraved on the top and bottom of the torch. The five-cornered shape represents the spirit of the sport, which unites races, nations, religions, genders, cultures and the five continents of the world united in one passion. The torch was designed so that the flame would continue to burn in all weather conditions and withstand the strong winds and heavy snowfall that can be found in the Republic of Korea.

Six countries took part in the Winter Olympic Games for the first time in history: Nigeria, Kosovo, Singapore, Malaysia, Ecuador and Eritrea. Surprisingly, the presence at the games of the Japanese ski jumper, Noriaki Kasai, who participated in his eighth Olympic Games, becoming, at 45 years and 8 months the oldest athlete ever to have competed at the Winter Olympics. Due to the doping scandal, Russian athletes will be able to participate in the PyeongChang Games by competing under a neutral flag.