North Korea complained in newly unearthed letters that U.S.-led sanctions were depriving it’s starving, suffering populace of essential aid and materials — such as ski equipment.
A diplomat from the Hermit Kingdom complained about athletes being unable to buy sporting gear in letters that argued for a reduction in sanctions, imploring sports federations to support North Korea with the plea: “sports materials can’t help build missiles.”
Reuters obtained the letters from a North Korean diplomat stationed in Geneva. The letters, sent to Switzerland based World Archery Federation and the International Ski Federation and Germany-based International Shooting Sport Federation, urged the three sporting federations to support the country’s request to purchase the sports equipment. – READ MORE
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