Due to the situation related to the coronavirus pandemic, North Korea refused to participate in the Tokyo Olympics, BBC reports.
North Korea explains that the reason behind this decision is the safety of athletes.
North Korea is the first country to refuse to participate in the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The Olympic Games in Tokyo, which got postponed due to the spread of the new coronavirus last year, will be held from July 23 to August 8, 2021.
