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North Korea delivers letter, flowers to South following former first lady’s death

Kim Yo Jong met South Korean officials at Panmunjom at 1700 KST on Wednesday for handover

Update at 1915 KST: This article has been updated multiple times to include details of the handover from the Blue House and South Korean officials. It also has a new headline and photos. 

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday sent a personal message of condolence to mark the recent death of former South Korean first lady Lee Hee-ho, the presidential Blue House announced.

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