ROK skiers make DPRK training trip

SEOUL - Several skiers from the Republic of Korea flew to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Wednesday to train with its athletes in a conciliatory gesture the countries planned to mark the Winter Olympics.

The chartered flight carried a delegation of 45, including 20 athletes, support staff and journalists, arrived at the DPRK's Kalma Airport before the skiers head for the Masik ski resort, Seoul's Unification Ministry said on Wednesday.

The skiers are reserve members of the ROK's national team and won't be participating in the Pyeongchang Games in the ROK that start on Feb 9.