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Jiwon Song
Jiwon Song is an NK News contributor based in Seoul and studied International Relations at Waseda University.
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News North Koreans shown enjoying new sports facilitiesPyongyang citizens are shown enjoying sports and beauty treatments in Kyodo News footage Japanese news agency Kyodo News uploaded a video on the Tongil Street Sporting Center in Pyongyang, which opened in 2012, featuring civilians using indoor facilities. In the video clip the people run on treadmills, work out and use hula hoops. Some do "rhythm exercises" with music, which appear similar to aerobic moves. An indoor swimming pool, called an "underwater ultrasonic room," is also shown. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |