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12:49, 09-Feb-2018
DPRK government delegation arrives in ROK for Winter Olympics
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The 22-member government delegation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to the PyeongChang Winter Olympics arrived in the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Friday, Yonhap reported.
Their private jet landed at the ROK’s Incheon International Airport via a direct air route over the West Sea.
The high-level delegation is led by the DPRK’s top official, Kim Yong Nam. Kim Yo Jong, younger sister of DPRK leader Kim Jong Un, is also a member.
The delegation is scheduled to attend the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics later in the day.
The DPRK and ROK will march together.
They are also expected to meet and have lunch with ROK President Moon Jae-in on Saturday, according to the Cheong Wa Dae, or the presidential Blue House.
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