Kim has 'great expectations' for Games squad

Democratic People's Republic of Korea leader Kim Jong-un has "great expectations" for his nation's athletes at the upcoming Asian Games in the Republic of Korea, state media said on Sunday, despite Pyongyang's earlier threat to boycott the event.

The DPRK had announced plans to send athletes and cheerleaders to the Games in Incheon from Sept 19-Oct 4, but inter-Korea talks on Thursday to coordinate the visit broke down due to a disagreement over several issues including who was going to shoulder the cost of the trip.

The impasse caused Pyongyang to threaten a boycott.