But where? China? North Korea?
tass.com/sport/915798
North Korea will be a riot.
They talk about bids - well there were no bids for this one. Generally the host federation had bid for the right to do it. That did not happen here.
the FIDE financial requirements for one of these is significant. Without government money they are pretty much unaffordable.
You don’t think the Great Leader in Pyongyang is capable of tightening his citizens belts to fund a WCC sanctioned by an organization led by a man under US sanctions? I think the GL will jump at the opportunity, especially if Kirsan can arrange a ride for him in an alien spacecraft. James Franco could host the event on Agon Television. 
No hijab problems for wives and girlfriends…just sayin.