- North Korea's cheer squad has arrived in South Korea for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
- The 229 cheerleaders arrived wearing red coats, black ankle boots, and fur hats.
- Their arrival comes after a recent arrangement between Pyongyang and Seoul regarding North Korea's participation in the games.
The 2018 Winter Olympics are almost underway in Pyeongchang, South Korea, and North Korea's large team of cheerleaders have already made their first appearance ahead of Friday's games.
The 229 cheerleaders arrived near the Demilitarized Zone in Paju, South Korea, wearing matching knee-length red coats, black ankle boots, and fur hats.
The troupe appeared to be in high spirits as they greeted a large group of journalists, and even took a moment to comment on what they have planned for the games.
"You'll know once you see. It's no fun if I tell you everything now," one member said according to The Sun.
The South Korean head of the Inter-Korean Athletic Exchange Association previously told The Korea Times that women are chosen for the group based on "appearance" and "ideology."
Their arrival comes after a recent arrangement between Pyongyang and Seoul regarding North Korea's participation in the games, which both sides are reportedly hoping will ease tensions between the two countries.
The 2018 Winter Olympics open February 9, 2018.
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