Posted February. 07, 2002 09:36,
The government announced on the 6th that it will permit private organizations to participate in the South-North New Years function, which will take place at Mr. Kumgang from the 19th to the 21st.
A government authority said, "Considering it as the years first exchange at private level, participation in the New Years private collaborated event is permitted. However, Hanchongryun and Bumminryun, who caused trouble during last years 8.15 Unification Festival, will be barred from entry, even if their personnel apply with changed names."
There is a possibility of an anti-U.S. movement, as the event overlaps with the U.S President George W. Bushs visit schedule. The government is considering making all of the participants (350 individuals) sign an oath that they will not take part in any political events.