S. Korea gov't to pay for hosting N. Koreans during Winter Olympics

South Korea decided Wednesday to pay the costs of hosting hundreds of North Koreans during the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, brushing aside concerns that could contravene international sanctions imposed over the North's nuclear and missile tests.The Unification Ministry said 2.86 billion won ($2.65 million) will be allocated from a government budget for inter-Korean cooperation to defray the expenses racked up by North Korean cheerleaders, orchestra members, taekwondo performers and others during the event that began last Friday and ends Feb. 25.The total bill will be calculated after they a…READ FULL ARTICLE