March 29, 2024
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South Koreans to bid online for tickets to North Korean art troupe performance

Two Koreas yet to agree on the content of Samjiyon Orchestra shows, however

Seoul will open two upcoming performances in the South by a North Korean art troupe to the public free of charge, the Ministry of Unification (MOU) announced on Thursday, and will select a total of 1060 locals through a lottery system.

MOU spokesperson Baik Tae-hyun said the government plans to invite 500 and 560 respectively to performances by North Korea's Samjiyon Orchestra in Seoul and Gangneung.

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