"North Korea's Naegohyang will cross the border to play Suwon in the Asian Women's Champions League semi-final on 20 May, marking a significant event in inter-Korean sports relations."
"This visit is the first time athletes from the north have crossed the border since 2018, when North Korea sent athletes to the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics."
"The two Koreas are technically still at war since they did not sign a peace treaty when the Korean War ended in 1953, complicating their relationship."
North Korean team Naegohyang will visit South Korea to compete in the Asian Women's Champions League semi-final on May 20. This marks the first time athletes from North Korea have crossed the border since 2018. The visit is confirmed by South Korea's Unification Ministry and comes amid efforts by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to improve relations with North Korea. The two Koreas remain technically at war since no peace treaty was signed after the Korean War in 1953.
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