North Korea withdrew its threat to boycott the Daegu Universiade. The announcement came after the South Korean government promised to bolster security and expressed regret over an anti-Pyongyang protest that had infuriated North Korean athletes and officials earlier on Sunday. The head of the North Korean delegation said that they will continue to participate in the games to reward the love Daegu citizens have shown and respect the spirit of the games. Also on Wednesday, North Korea won its first gold at the World University Games after Hong Ok-song beat Fanny Eurainie of France in the women