Korean ban defended
PA . Wellington A decision by the Government not to admit a proposed North Korean delegation was made in the context of New Zealand’s relationship with North Korea and with South Korea, the Prime Minister (Mr Muldoon), said. “1 am much more concerned to demonstrate continued support and friendship for the Republic of Korea (South Korea) at this time than I am to open the door to representatives of the Communist North.” Mr Muldoon said the Korean delegation con-
Sisted of four officials of the Korean National Peach Committee and the Korean International Exhibition Corporation. They were reported to be members Of the Ko-rean-New Zealand Friendship Society and were invited by the New ZealandPeople’s Republic of .Korea Society. The New Zealand society's Wellington chairman ( the' Rev D. Borrie) said the visit was a purely cultural one between the two societies. The North Koreans had intended displaying pottery, art work, embroidery, and ceramics. earlyB
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