TOKYO -- North Korea isn't at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. The coronavirus is the biggest reason for North Korea’s decision not to come to Tokyo. Not much came of it, however, and North Korea still faces the hardline sanctions that are crippling its economy. When North Korea does show up at the Olympics, sports often take a back seat to politics. “Confrontation followed by dialogue always works best” for North Korea, said Lee, the Tufts professor.

Source: ABC News July 28, 2021 08:26 UTC