Although the Korean joint ice hockey team lost the match against Switzerland last night, they won cheers and applauds from South Korean spectators as well as the DPRK cheering squad. Omar Khan has more.

Cheering and applauding in their red uniforms. The DPRK's cheering squad is in the spotlight as it makes its formal debut on the world stage. Waving their hands, South Korean spectators gave them a warm welcome. Some spectators also tried to move closer to the squad to take photos. Members from the DPRK cheering squad responded with smiles. Earlier they seldom said a word when facing the press, but this time they gave their best wishes to the unified team.

MEMBER DPRK CHEERING SQUAD "I hope the Koreans can go all out and win the match."

The historic women's ice hockey match was also attended by South Korean President Moon Jae-in, as well as high-ranking DPRK officials. The Korean Unification flag, a blue Korean Peninsula against a white background symbolizes the rapprochement between the North and South.

SOUTH KOREAN AUDIENCE "I hope the Korean unified team can win the match and prove that North and South are a family."

Waving the Korean Unification Flag, the DPRK cheering squad also chanted slogans like "We're one". CGTN.