The 23rd Winter Olympics begins in Pyeongchang, South Korea on Friday.
More than 3,000 of the world’s best athletes will compete in 102 medal events in 15 sports in the coldest weather of history.
Meanwhile, the United Nations Security Council committee has granted approval for a North Korean delegation including Kim Jong’s younger sister Yo Jong – Choe to travel to South Korea for the opening of the Winter Olympics. BBC/Reuters.