Korean TV leaks the Olympics to YouTube

Maybe mighty China doesn’t have as much control over the Internet as it would like to believe. A South Korean TV station aired video of the top-secret rehearsals for the opening ceremonies, which aren’t scheduled until later this week. Apparently someone snuck a video camera into the "Bird’s Nest" stadium during the event. Don’t miss ...

Maybe mighty China doesn't have as much control over the Internet as it would like to believe. A South Korean TV station aired video of the top-secret rehearsals for the opening ceremonies, which aren't scheduled until later this week. Apparently someone snuck a video camera into the "Bird's Nest" stadium during the event. Don't miss the comments on the video's YouTube page from angry Olympics fans.

Maybe mighty China doesn’t have as much control over the Internet as it would like to believe. A South Korean TV station aired video of the top-secret rehearsals for the opening ceremonies, which aren’t scheduled until later this week. Apparently someone snuck a video camera into the "Bird’s Nest" stadium during the event. Don’t miss the comments on the video’s YouTube page from angry Olympics fans.

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