North Korean delegates arrive in South Korea to inspect concert venue
A North Korean delegation arrived in South Korea today to inspect preparations for their performances next month at the Winter Olympics.
Vehicle carrying the North Korean delegation to Seoul. Photo:Yonhap. |
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 considered 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.
Hyon Song-wol, conductorSamjiyon of North Korea. Photo:Yonhap. |
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 performing next month, and discuss work schedules and related programs.
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North Korea has agreed to attend the Winter Olympicsfrom February 9-25 and the Paralympic Games 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.