S. Korea to use gov't funds to support cheering squads for N. Korean football team visit

“The unification ministry said Tuesday it will spend 300 million won ($200,000) to support South Korean civic groups planning to cheer at an upcoming match featuring a North Korean women's football team. "We have received a number of requests from civic groups regarding support for the match, and the government has decided to provide financial assistance through the Inter-Korean Cooperation Fund, considering the event contributes to mutual understanding between the two Koreas," a ministry officia

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