
A group of North Koreans visiting the South to help arrange a North Korean art performance group's visit for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics has spent its second and final day inspecting venues in Seoul.
After visiting performance sites in Gangneung, Gangwon Province on Sunday, the delegation, led by Hyon Song-wol, head of the Samjiyon Orchestra, looked around three potential venues for the troupe’s upcoming performances in Seoul, including Jamsil Students’ Gymnasium, Jangchung Gymnasium and the National Theater of Korea.
They are scheduled to head back to the North Monday night through the Custom, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) office at the western border after dinner in Seoul.
Based on the results of their inspections, Pyongyang is expected to make a final decision on the venues where the North Korean troupe will perform and the timing of their shows.
The North plans to send a 140-member art troupe consisting of the orchestra, singers and dancers for two concerts --- one in Seoul and one in Gangneung.