April 19, 2024
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S. Korean skiers likely to land at DPRK’s Kalma airport ahead of joint event: MOU

Two Koreas tentatively agree to hold joint cultural event on Mount Kumgang in early February

South Korean skiers are likely to fly through the DPRK's Kalma Airport to participate in joint training ahead of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics next month, the Ministry of Unification (MOU) said on Friday.

A 12-member South Korean delegation visited North Korea between Tuesday and Thursday to assess the facilities for an upcoming joint cultural event at Mount Kumgang and joint training of South and North Korean skiers at Masikryong Ski Resort.

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