South Korean Unofficial Delegation in North as Son Elevated
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Hyundai Group’s chairwoman and a former South Korean first lady arrived in Pyongyang on a private visit as their government’s restrictions on condolences for the death of Kim Jong Il drew warnings of “unpredictable catastrophic consequences” from North Korea.
Lee Hee Ho, the 89-year-old widow of former President Kim Dae Jung, said it was her duty to offer condolences. The North’s official news agency confirmed the arrival of Lee and Hyundai’s Hyun Jeong Eun, who are leading a party of 18 on a two-day trip.