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News MoU plans N. Korean soccer, wrestling matchesPlans also include joint UNESCO World Heritage site, focus on family reunions
The South Korean government announced plans on April 21 to hold a soccer match and Korean wrestling championship with the DPRK in celebration of the upcoming 70th anniversary of Korean independence from Japanese colonial rule. According to a report from the Ministry of Unification (MoU) to the National Assembly, the plans are part of a South Korean government proposal including the creation of a joint ROK-DPRK event committee. The MoU stressed the proposal was still in its early stages. “We have many different plans and scenarios in mind to celebrate the 70th anniversary of independence, but nothing has been confirmed © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |