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North Korea confirms Asian Games participation

Kim Jong Un reportedly has 'great expectations' for Incheon Games despite concerns over delegation size

North Korea on Sunday confirmed participation in the upcoming Asian Games in Incheon, despite the North’s earlier threats of a boycott.

On Friday the North had threatened to review its decision to participate the day after negotiations broke down. The North said that, during the negotiation session Thursday at a border village, the South had objected to the number of athletes Pyongyang suggested sending, as well as the use of large national flags.

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