ROK, DPRK civic groups agree to hold soccer match, "large-scale" events



News ROK, DPRK civic groups agree to hold soccer match, “large-scale” events North Korean side "strongly requested to have further discussions" regarding August 15 joint event Dagyum Ji June 25, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The South Korean Committee for the Implementation for the June 15 Joint Declaration North and South Korean civic groups agreed to push forward with an inter-Korean soccer match in August and hold "large scale" cultural events in October during their meetings last week in Pyongyang, the South's representatives said at a news conference in Seoul on Monday. The DPRK side also "strongly" requested to further discuss a joint ceremony on August 15, the South Korean group reported. North and South Korean civic groups agreed to push forward with an inter-Korean soccer match in August and hold "large scale" cultural events in October during their meetings last week in Pyongyang, the South's representatives said at a news conference in Seoul on Monday. The DPRK side also "strongly" requested to further discuss a joint ceremony on August 15, the South Korean group reported. 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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ROK, DPRK civic groups agree to hold soccer match, “large-scale” events

North Korean side "strongly requested to have further discussions" regarding August 15 joint event

Dagyum Ji June 25, 2018

ROK, DPRK civic groups agree to hold soccer match, “large-scale” events

The South Korean Committee for the Implementation for the June 15 Joint Declaration

North and South Korean civic groups agreed to push forward with an inter-Korean soccer match in August and hold "large scale" cultural events in October during their meetings last week in Pyongyang, the South's representatives said at a news conference in Seoul on Monday.

The DPRK side also "strongly" requested to further discuss a joint ceremony on August 15, the South Korean group reported.

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