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- Politics will likely take center stage at the Olympics this year in South Korea over hostilities between the US and North Korea.
- Surprisingly, North Korea has decided to participate in the Games.
- A few factors could explain the country’s willingness to take part.
At some point in the coming months, a massive war could break out on the Korean Peninsula. Terrifying scenarios, including the devastating bombardment of one of the world’s largest cities and the use of nuclear weapons, are not out of the question. But first, there will be figure skating.
Geopolitical controversy and intrigue have frequently been a backdrop to the Olympics.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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