At Saturday’s women's ice hockey match between Switzerland and the joint Korean team, DPRK cheerleaders split up into groups and situated themselves in various sections around the ice rink. The 200-plus team command spotlight at PyeongChang Winter Olympics with synchronized chants. /VCG Photo

The squad of young women continuously sang, clapped and danced with gusto and unified precision, even as Switzerland crushed the joint Korean team, 8-0. /VCG Photo

The charming ladies, all in their late teens or early 20s, are said to be handpicked from elite universities and underwent strict background checks. /VCG Photo

It marks the first time in 13 years that DPRK cheerleaders root for both South Korean and DPRK athletes in an international sports event hosted by South Korea. /VCG Photo