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Article: STATE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO QUESTION ON VISIT OF NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC TO NORTH KOREA
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- December 11, 2007
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The U.S. Department of State issued the following press release:
Question: Did the Department of State have any involvement in the discussions the NY Philharmonic had with the North Koreans about traveling to the DPRK? Are we providing any support for the upcoming trip? (Specifically asked about translators)
Answer: The New York Philharmonic's visit to North Korea is being privately sponsored and privately funded. We would refer you to the Orchestra for details.
The Department of State supports the decision of the New York Philharmonic to perform in North Korea. In the October 3, 2007 Six-Party Joint Statement, the U.S. and DPRK agreed to increase bilateral exchanges. We believe ...