Some 50 members of pro-North Korea groups arrive in Pyongyang for major holiday



News Some 50 members of pro-North Korea groups arrive in Pyongyang for major holiday Delegates from nearly 20 countries landed Thursday to join symposium for Kim Il Sung’s birthday, state media reports Joe Smith April 12, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Delegates of pro-North Korean friendship groups from around the world at Pyongyang International Airport on April 11, 2024 \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (April 12, 2024) At least 50 members of pro-North Korea friendship groups from around the world have gathered in Pyongyang ahead of the country’s biggest holiday, according to state media, in what one expert said is a “positive sign” the DPRK may be relaxing its strict border policies. The DPRK party daily Rodong Sinmun reported on Friday that representatives from 18 countries,including the U.K., Mexico, Nigeria and Mongolia, arrived in Pyongyang the day before to join celebrations for the Day of the Sun. At least 50 members of pro-North Korea friendship groups from around the world have gathered in Pyongyang ahead of the country’s biggest holiday, according to state media, in what one expert said is a “positive sign” the DPRK may be relaxing its strict border policies. The DPRK party daily Rodong Sinmun reported on Friday that representatives from 18 countries,including the U.K., Mexico, Nigeria and Mongolia, arrived in Pyongyang the day before to join celebrations for the Day of the Sun. 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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Some 50 members of pro-North Korea groups arrive in Pyongyang for major holiday

Delegates from nearly 20 countries landed Thursday to join symposium for Kim Il Sung’s birthday, state media reports

Joe Smith April 12, 2024

Some 50 members of pro-North Korea groups arrive in Pyongyang for major holiday

Delegates of pro-North Korean friendship groups from around the world at Pyongyang International Airport on April 11, 2024 | Image: Rodong Sinmun (April 12, 2024)

At least 50 members of pro-North Korea friendship groups from around the world have gathered in Pyongyang ahead of the country’s biggest holiday, according to state media, in what one expert said is a “positive sign” the DPRK may be relaxing its strict border policies.

The DPRK party daily Rodong Sinmun reported on Friday that representatives from 18 countries,including the U.K., Mexico, Nigeria and Mongolia, arrived in Pyongyang the day before to join celebrations for the Day of the Sun.

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