In his New Year’s Day speech, the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, proposed sending a delegation to the Pyeongchang Olympics. But conservative South Korean news media outlets said that taking fuel oil to Mount Kumgang might violate United Nations sanctions. In what appeared to be a reference to the military parade, North Korea said Monday that it was also insulted by South Korean news media’s criticism of its “internal celebration,” South Korean officials said. Last week, North Korea designated Feb. 8 as the new anniversary of its military and said it would mark the day with various celebrations. Earlier this month, North Korea canceled its plan to send an advance team to inspect South Korean concert halls where its art troupe will perform.

Source: New York Times January 29, 2018 18:11 UTC