LAUSANNE, Switzerland – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says it is closely monitoring the North Korea situation after a fresh nuclear arms test, just six months from the opening of the 2018 Winter Games in neighboring South Korea.
“Obviously we are following the situation closely. We are in contact with all the countries concerned,” the IOC tells AFP on Monday.
Pyongyang launched its largest-ever weapons test on Sunday, firing a hydrogen bomb that was felt in Chinese cities hundreds of kilometers from the North’s border.
Preparations for the Winter Olympics which take place from February 9-25 “were continuing as scheduled,” the IOC says.
“We enjoy excellent working relations with the organizing committee and we are expecting a great Games in a few months in Pyeongchang,” it adds.
— AFP
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