Our top story this afternoon...<br />Kim Jong-un has pledged to carry on the positive momentum from the Olympics and continue towards reconciliation with South Korea.<br />The North Korean leader is said to have expressed these thoughts while welcoming back the delegation that had been sent to the South for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics.<br />Kwon Jang-ho has the details.<br /> <br /> North Korean leader Kim Jong-un welcomed back the high-level delegation that he had sent to the South for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics.<br />According to North Korean state media reports, he said he was satisfied with the outcomes of their trip, and also expressed gratitude towards South Korea for hosting them. <br /> Moreover, he stated his desire to continue improving inter-Korean relations.<br />He said, "it is important to continue making good results by further livening up the warm climate of reconciliation and dialogue created by... the Winter Olympics as a momentum."<br />He is also said to have given important instructions "to take practical measures for it."<br /><br /> The delegation was led by the North's nominal head of the state, Kim Yong-nam, and Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jung.<br />They returned to Pyongyang on Monday after a four-day trip, during which they met with President Moon Jae-in a number of times and delivered Kim's invitation to visit the North.<br />President Moon said in response that he hoped the right conditions are met so that such a visit could go ahead.<br /><br /> North Korean state media also reported on Tuesday that Kim welcomed back the arts troupe that had been sent to the South as well.<br />He congratulated them on their successful performances and thanked them for conveying the 'warm mind' of the North Korean people, who wish for a successful Winter Olympics, as well as reconciliation.<br /> He was also said to have been pleased that the South Korean people, as well as President Moon, responded warmly to the troupe's performances.<br />Kwon Jang-ho, Arirang News. <br />
