South Korean authorities will allow some spectators to wave North Korean flags during the upcoming Winter Olympics, reversing a ban in place as recently as April last year, the Ministry of Unification (MOU) told NK News on Monday.

“DPRK flags are allowed in accordance with the Olympic Charter and international practice, and North Korean nationals are allowed to possess the flags and enter stadiums,” an MOU spokesperson said.

“There is no legal ground to prohibit foreigners from possessing the DPRK flags,” the statement added.

“However, considering public sentiment of the society toward carrying the DPRK flags, it will be necessary