Ivanka Trump arrives in S. Korea to head U.S. delegation for PyeongChang closing ceremony

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America's first daughter will be leading Washington's delegation for the closing ceremony of the Winter games.
Although the White House said Ivanka Trump is here just to show support for team USA, many wonder if she brings with her a message from her father to President Moon Jae-in.
Kwon Jang-ho has our top story.
Arriving at Incheon International Airport on a commercial Korean Air flight from Washington on Friday afternoon, the U.S. first daughter made a short statement to the press, thanking the South Korean people for their warm welcome.

"We're very, very excited to attend the 2018 Winter Olympic Games to cheer for Team USA, and to reaffirm our strong and enduring commitment with the people of the Republic of Korea."

With that, she made her way to Seoul to get ready for a dinner hosted by President Moon Jae-in at the Blue House.
On Saturday she will head to Pyeongchang, where she is expected to attend several Olympic events over the weekend to watch the U.S. athletes compete.

There had been speculation that she would make time to meet with North Korean defectors, like Vice President Mike Pence did during his visit for the opening ceremony.
White House officials denied such claims, reiterating the main purpose of her visit was to highlight Team USA's achievements, as well as show support for South Korea.

Officials also denied that there are any plans for the first daughter to meet with the North Korean delegation, which is arriving on Sunday.
But the last minute inclusion to the U.S. delegation of Allison Hooker, a National Security Council official specializing in Korean affairs, has caused speculation that a meeting between representatives from the two sides could still occur.

Ivanka Trump herself could still run into the North Koreans at the closing ceremony, if they find themselves in similar seats to the opening ceremony.
Vice President Pence was seated one row in front of the North Koreans.
He spent most of the time largely ignoring them, and he also refused to stand when the unified Korean team made their entrance.
Focus will be on whether the first daughter will give a similarly frosty response or extend a hand to the regime.
Kwon Jang-ho, Arirang News.

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