Planned visit to Pyongyang by South Korean civic group canceled, say organizers



News Planned visit to Pyongyang by South Korean civic group canceled, say organizers June 15 committee was set to discuss inter-Korean events with northern counterparts Dagyum Ji May 21, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON June 15 committee A planned visit to Pyongyang this week by a South Korean civic group has been canceled, the organization confirmed to NK News on Monday, citing last week's postponement by the North of high-level inter-Korean talks. Speaking to NK News, a representative of the South Korean Committee for the Joint Implementation of the June 15 Summit Declaration confirmed that a trip intended to discuss inter-Korean cultural events with their North Korean and overseas counterparts would not go ahead. A planned visit to Pyongyang this week by a South Korean civic group has been canceled, the organization confirmed to NK News on Monday, citing last week's postponement by the North of high-level inter-Korean talks. Speaking to NK News, a representative of the South Korean Committee for the Joint Implementation of the June 15 Summit Declaration confirmed that a trip intended to discuss inter-Korean cultural events with their North Korean and overseas counterparts would not go ahead. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Planned visit to Pyongyang by South Korean civic group canceled, say organizers

June 15 committee was set to discuss inter-Korean events with northern counterparts

Dagyum Ji May 21, 2018

Planned visit to Pyongyang by South Korean civic group canceled, say organizers

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A planned visit to Pyongyang this week by a South Korean civic group has been canceled, the organization confirmed to NK News on Monday, citing last week's postponement by the North of high-level inter-Korean talks.

Speaking to NK News, a representative of the South Korean Committee for the Joint Implementation of the June 15 Summit Declaration confirmed that a trip intended to discuss inter-Korean cultural events with their North Korean and overseas counterparts would not go ahead.

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