North Korean delegates arrive in South Korea to inspect concert venue

The delegation of 7 people was led by her.Hyon Song-wol, conductorSamjiyon of North Korea, leading,Yonhapquoted South Korean government officials as saying.Hyon is said to be one of the most influential women in North Korea.She is also the leader of the band.Moranbong was founded by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and personally recruited members.

The delegation crossed the inter-Korean border at the roadGyeongui. Their inspection tour will last two days. This is the first North Korean delegation to visit South Korea since President Moon Jae-in took office in May last year.

Several South Korean officials greeted the North Korean delegation at the customs, immigration and quarantine office at the station.Dorasan, not far south of the border.

The North Korean delegation will arrive.Gangneung, 260 km from Seoul, late today and return tomorrow.They plan to conduct stage, sound system and other conditions checks before the performance next month, and discuss work schedules and related programs.

LIVEGangneung, North Korean delegation may visit Art CenterGangneung.

North Korea has agreed to participate in the Winter Olympics.from February 9 to 25 and the Paralympics starting from March 9 inPyeongChang andGangneung, South Korea. Pyongyang plans to send a 140-member performing arts group to attend concerts and performances in Seoul andGangneung.