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Lee Hui-ho to visit Pyongyang from August 5 to 8

Former President Kim Dae-jung's widow will visit welfare facilities in PY, unclear about long-term influence on inter-Korean relations

Lee Hui-ho, the widow of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung will visit North Korea for four days starting August 5.

The schedule was decided upon during meetings at Kaesong yesterday.

Last Tuesday, Kim Sung-jae, head of the Kim Dae-jung Peace Center visited Kaesong to meet North Korean representatives, and suggested a four-day visit within a month’s time.

“Considering Madam Lee’s health problem, Kim Jong Un suggested visit North Korea by air,” Kim Sung-jae told reporters upon his return from Kaesong.

Lee will visit a kindergarten and medical care center for children in Pyongyang.

Kim Jong Un invited Lee in