
"We wanted to show the alliance seated together", the official said.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who is leading the U.S. delegation at the Games, warned that North Korea would put on a "charm offensive", and met with North Korean defectors to highlight the regime's human rights abuses.
The officials, who spoke on condition because they were not authorized to discuss the USA approach publicly, also denied that Pence had been blindsided by the seating arrangement - with the North Koreans in the row behind him, allowing Kim Yo Jong to be easily pictured in profile next to the vice president.
In order to placate Trump, who is known for his weakness for flattery, South Korean president Moon Jae-in lowered expectations about the thaw and publicly announced that North's willingness to participate in the Olympics is "the result of US-led sanctions and pressure".
North Korea sent 22 athletes to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games following its last-minute decision to take part in the quadrennial event.
It cemented what has been a rapid improvement in Korean ties since North Korea - after months of fierce nuclear rhetoric and missile tests - agreed last month to attend their first Olympics in the South. "North Korea bombing, please".
Korean coach Sarah Murray, a 29-year-old Canadian, used three of the 12 North Korean players assigned to her team for the game - forwards Kim Un Hyang, Jong Su Hyon and Hwang Chung Gum.
Led coalition bombs pro-government forces
The latest USA air strikes came more than two weeks after US jets killed as many as 150 ISIS fighters in eastern Syria. After the attack the coalition "conducted strikes against attacking forces to repel the act of aggression".
U.S. figure skaters set for Olympic team event
Twice he's stood on the second step of an Olympic podium, an infuriating few inches from what would be the pinnacle of his career. Mikael Kingsbury is the heavy favorite to win gold in the men's moguls and he had no problem in the first round of qualifying.
Late Ki strike provides Swansea essential win over Burnley
Burnley will not only have to overturn the form book to get anything from this game but also their recent record in Swansea. Swansea manager Carlos Carvalhal says they controlled the game against Burnley and deserved the 1-0 win for their hard work.
With the '2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics' finally here, all eyes were fixed (or should I say ears) as trendy K-Pop music rang throughout the grand facility.
Hundreds of Twitter users in recent days have referred to "Pyongyang2018", and while some were making a dig at the presence of North Korea at the Games, in many cases it appears to have been a simple mix-up.
"With regard to any interaction with the North Korean delegation, I have not requested a meeting, but we'll see what happens", Pence told reporters, according to the Associated Press. During the games, they're also accompanied by government minders tasked with security, supervision and translation duties who report suspicious activities back to Pyongyang, Young said.
In a surprise move, North Korea - which once tried to disrupt the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul by blowing up a South Korean airliner - has extended an olive branch by offering to participate in the Games.
Usually, planners can count on dignitaries hoping to keep a low profile, although both Mr. Pence and Ms. Kim have courted the spotlight, each eager to frustrate the other's ambitions in the Korean peninsula.
The handwritten invitation was delivered by Mr Kim's influential sister, Kim Yo-jong, at a landmark meeting in the presidential palace in Seoul, as the Winter Olympics opened.
Related News:
-
Winter Olympics: Men's downhill pushed to Monday due to high winds
According to race organisers, the lift that carries teams and officials to the top of the mountain could not be operated. But three hours before it was supposed to start, race organisers said they needed to reschedule it.Senate leaders announce 2-year budget deal
In shutdowns , non-essential government employees are furloughed, or placed on temporary unpaid leave. Immigration again emerged as a possible point of contention, putting the budget deal in jeopardy.Allardyce wants Everton to end travel sickness
Sorloth nearly grabbed a debut goal but his header from a Patrick van Aanholt cross saw Pickford dive to his right to beat away. However, the match was effectively over within six minutes of the restart after two quick-fire Everton goals. -
Kangana Ranaut REACTS to the Manikarnika controversy!
The period film's producer, Kamal Jain also states that the Queen of Jhansi has been portrayed in a very respectable manner. Film is scheduled for release on 27 April 2018.Victoria Beckham Just Nixed The Spice Girls Reunion Tour… Again…
After debut single Wannabe hit number one in 1996, the Spice Girls became a smash-hit success before splitting up in 2000. Naturally, the world of music media went wild speculating on where and when the legendary five-piece are set to tour.Sheikh Mohamed welcomes Indian PM Narendra Modi
Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas terming Modi's visit as "historic" sought India's intervention to resolve conflict with Israel. He asked India to facilitate the peace process with Israel. "We want East Jerusalem to be the capital of the Palestinian state". -
Another White House Official Resigns Amid Abuse Accusations
Spokesman Raj Shah said David Sorenson , a speechwriter for the Council on Environmental Quality, resigned Friday. Mr Trump said: We certainly wish him well, and it's a tough time for him.Man claims teen wanted him to kill her
Joseph Michael Lopez, 22, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Natalie Bollinger, 19, on December 28, 2017. Lopez said Bollinger told him she wanted to be killed "on her knees... executed from behind", according to the affidavit.Zidane already knows who he will pick to face PSG
Zinedine Zidane will be without just two first-team players when Real Madrid welcome Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu on Saturday. We want to pick up points in La Liga and close the gap on the leaders, without letting our minds drift to Wednesday's game. -
'Trump' And 'Kim' Thrown Out Of Opening Ceremony
The North also past year conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test to date. -South Korea relationship. Behind the scenes, Pence was working hard to preserve at least the basic framework of unity in the alliance.Disclosing Rafale deal details in Parliament will harm national interest: Amit Shah
Hitting out at Gandhi, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said he did not question the Congress president's right to a reply.Matches to Make After UFC 221
Kim has the momentum with two wins heading into this bout while Brown will look to add to his "win" column after 2 losses. He scored points in the form of leg kicks and a steady jab, but he never completely settled into a rhythm.