N Korea at crossroads

South Korea sends mixed messages on Pyongyang sanctions

Foreign minister backtracks on statement suggesting removal of bans

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North Korea sent a large group of cheerleaders to the Pyeongchang Olympics earlier this year in South Korea.

YOSUKE ONCHI, Nikkei staff writer

October 11, 2018 06:32 JST

SEOUL -- South Korea suggested on Wednesday that it could lift certain unilateral sanctions against North Korea, only to walk the idea back in light of criticism, showcasing President Moon Jae-in's eagerness to improve ties with the northern neighbor.

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