Soccer Game Between North and South Korean Teams Draws Strong Emotion On and Off the Pitch
SKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. The North Korean team traveled with no supporters of their own, but civic groups in the South organized volunteers to cheer for both sides, determined that the visitors would not feel unwelcome. The efforts to warm the atmosphere extended beyond the stands; outside the stadium, a traditional dance troupe performed, beating drums and brass gongs as it called out the names of both teams.General Chung’s support came from filial connections.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTSOUTH KOREA DISPATCHThe South Koreans Cheering for a Visiting North Korean Soccer TeamWhile diplomatic relations between the two Koreas are near a historic low, a rare trip by athletes from the North triggered intense emotions in some older South Koreans.Listen · 7:21 min Share full…
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