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Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji was a senior NK News correspondent based in Seoul. She previously worked for Reuters TV.
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News Seoul approves USD$2.64 million budget for N. Korean Olympic participationFunding to pay for entry fees, accommodation, and transport for athletes, cheerleaders, and press The South Korean government on Tuesday passed a proposal allowing USD$2.64 million in funding for North Korea's participation in the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, the Ministry of Unification (MOU) announced. The money will pay for amenities for the DPRK delegation during its visit, as well as cultural and exchange projects, and will come from the Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund (IKCF). © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |