South Korea’s Olympic committee unveiled their official uniforms in Seoul on Wednesday, marking 100 days until the opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The uniform known as Zika-proof is an apparel infused with insect repellent to keep mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus at bay.
Brazil has been fighting the spread of the Zika virus, which causes severe birth defects, including microcephaly, a condition in which a baby’s head is significantly smaller than normal.
The threat of Zika has emerged a major concern in the build-up to this year’s Olympics along with construction delays and the political turmoil in Brazil.
The formal uniforms, which the Korean Olympic Committee says will be worn during ceremonies and at the athletes’ village, feature trousers and long-sleeved shirts under a blazer that have all been treated with the repellent.
In London 2012 Olympics, South Korea finished fifth in the final medals table, up from seventh place in Beijing in 2008.
They will be aiming to finish in the top 10 on the medals table in Rio.
