7월 광주세계수영대회 북한 참가 '빨간불'…흥행에 찬물<br /><br />North Korea is yet to confirm whether it will participate in a global swimming competition to be held in South Korea this summer.<br />The executive director of the international swimming federation, told reporters Thursday that North Korea had recently informed FINA that it wouldn't compete at the World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju.<br />But, he then said in a separate meeting that the North has not officially pulled out.<br />FINA is keen for North Korea to take part and is willing to extend the June 12th registration deadline. <br />
