SEOUL -- Days before hosting its first home international soccer game since the pandemic, North Korea on Friday abruptly canceled a long-awaited clash with Japan.
International relations
North Korea abruptly cancels home soccer game with Japan
Decision denies Pyongyang the opportunity to explore warmer ties with Tokyo
Japan's Ritsu Doan competes for the ball with North Korea's Yu-Song Kim during a World Cup qualifier at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo on March 21. © Reuters
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