The performance of single pair of figure skaters could alter politics in the Korean peninsula.
As of today, NK has not qualified a single athlete for the 2018 games. Their best hope is the figure skating pair of Ryom/Kim who are now in Germany competing for 4 remaining slots. Results on Friday.
North Korea had envisioned it could host some of the Pyeongchang 2018 events. Jong-un seems to have built up some tourist facilities, including a ski resort, but no deal. They were closer to a deal back when Seoul had the 1988 Olympics. Those talks failed and North Korea boycotted. They also tried to ruin it's success with terrorist activities.
For all around security, it's better that they attend this time.
They could be offered wildcard slots from Olympic officials if it comes to that.
Would Kim Jong Un take a consolation prize to have his athletes on the world stage? Will NK boycott even if the skating pair wins a spot?
2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang run from Feb 8-25
As of today, NK has not qualified a single athlete for the 2018 games. Their best hope is the figure skating pair of Ryom/Kim who are now in Germany competing for 4 remaining slots. Results on Friday.
North Korea had envisioned it could host some of the Pyeongchang 2018 events. Jong-un seems to have built up some tourist facilities, including a ski resort, but no deal. They were closer to a deal back when Seoul had the 1988 Olympics. Those talks failed and North Korea boycotted. They also tried to ruin it's success with terrorist activities.
For all around security, it's better that they attend this time.
They could be offered wildcard slots from Olympic officials if it comes to that.
Would Kim Jong Un take a consolation prize to have his athletes on the world stage? Will NK boycott even if the skating pair wins a spot?
2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang run from Feb 8-25
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