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North Korean Hyun in spotlight of Korean media

North Korean Hyun in spotlight of Korean media Source: Getty Images AsiaPac

North Korean singer Hyon Song Wol has wrapped up her visit to South Korea to prepare for her art troupe's performances at next month's Winter Olympics.


North Korean singer Hyon Song Wol has wrapped up her visit to South Korea to prepare for her art troupe's performances at next month's Winter Olympics.

The head of a hugely popular North Korean girl band has crossed the heavily fortified border into South Korea to check preparations for an art troupe she also leads during next month's Winter Olympics.

Appearing live on South Korean television on Sunday, Hyon Song Wol didn't speak as she walked past reporters, onlookers and a barrage of photographers before boarding an express train in Seoul for the eastern city of Gangneung, where her art troupe is to perform during the Pyeongchang Olympics.

More details from Korean political commentator Jung-sik Seo


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