International Olympic Committee (IOC) has welcomed the possibility of North Korea competing at next month's Pyeongchang Games in South Korea and said the invitation remained open. A spokesman said, the IOC welcomes the mutual intention of the two governments to start direct talks about North Korean athletes participating in the Feb 9-25 Games. <br/><br/>In this context, the IOC continues its discussions with the NOC (national Olympic committee) of North Korea, he added. <br/><br/>To allow for such a participation in respect of the Olympic Charter, the IOC is keeping its invitation for a delegation of the NOC of DPRK open and will take the final decision in due time. <br/><br/>North Korea's participation in the Winter Games will be a good opportunity to showcase the national pride and we wish the Games will be a success, he said.