US participation at Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang 'an open question'

The presence of American athletes at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang is still "an open question" because of the continued tensions in the region, according to the United States' ambassador to the United Nations.

US participation at Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang 'an open question'

The presence of American athletes at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang is still "an open question" because of the continued tensions in the region, according to the United States' ambassador to the United Nations.

The relationship between the US and North Korea remains extremely tense, which could raise questions of how safe it is for Americans to compete in neighbouring South Korea in February. North Korea carried out an intercontinental ballistic missile test last week, with the US and South Korea conducting extensive military drills in response.

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