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Dennis Rodman arrives in Pyongyang with ex-NBA delegation

Rodman and entourage of former NBA stars touch down in Pyongyang for basketball diplomacy

Former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman arrived in Pyongyang on Monday to take part in a planned exhibition match between a North Korean team and a delegation of retired NBA players.

The delegation arrived from Beijing on Air Koryo flight JS152 at 4PM Korean time and will take part in a basketball game against North Korea's national team on Wednesday – to celebrate Kim Jong Un's 31st birthday.

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