31 South Korean skiers were flown back home on a chartered flight. They were joined by 32 North Koreans, who were led by the North's vice sports minister including ten athletes who will compete in the Olympics.
They are a figure skating duo, two short track speed skaters and three athletes each in cross-country and alpine skiing. They will first go to the athletes' village in PyeongChang to complete their registrations.
After registrations, the North Korean athletes will move to the athletes' residence in Gangneung where they will stay throughout the duration of the Games.
Meanwhile, the South Korean government is giving away free tickets online to the NOrth Korean Samjiyon orchestra concerts that will take place in Gangneung on February 8th and in Seoul on February 11th to the 530 lucky winners.
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