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  • He appeared more cordial with Mr. Roh yesterday, though Mr. Kim didn't attend the South's dinner or Pyongyang's famous, stadium-size propaganda show, called Arirang, with Mr. Roh and his delegation.

    Korean Summit Meets Low Expectations 2007

  • While North Koreans learn many of the same traditional Korean songs as children in the South - such as the popular folk tune "Arirang" - they have their own patriotic tunes, including "Song of Gen. Kim Jong Il," "Glory to Our Great Party" and "We Live in the Embrace of the Leader."

    Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion 2011

  • While North Koreans learn many of the same traditional Korean songs as children in the South - such as the popular folk tune "Arirang" - they have their own patriotic tunes, including "Song of Gen. Kim Jong Il," "Glory to Our Great Party" and "We Live in the Embrace of the Leader."

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • North Korea will stage its massive dance-and-tumbling extravaganza known as the Arirang

    phillyBurbs.com: Home RSS feed 2010

  • I can say without exaggeration the Arirang is the most amazing thing I have seen in my life, and I feel truly privileged to have been there.

    TravelPod.com Recent Updates 2008

  • Clarke said: "I have deliberately chosen non-political songs, including the Arirang, which is enjoyed by both North and South Koreans as a celebration of their culture."

    North Korean Economy Watch 2008

  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Il brought dancers at the "Arirang" mass games to tears Saturday by making a rare appearance at the dance extravaganza, accompanied by son Kim Jong Un, on the second day of celebrations of the ruling Workers 'Party's 65th anniversary.

    Tehran denies worker espionage Post 2010

  • (Soundbite of song "Arirang") SCHAEFER: The immediate impact of this was to put the New York Philharmonic, to put classical music, on the mass media stage around the world in a way that is unparalleled in recent years.

    The Pyongyang Concert: Best Classical Of 2008 2009

  • (Soundbite of song "Arirang") INSKEEP: To hear John Schaefer's full list of the best classical releases of the year and the other best-of-2008 lists, just go to nprmusic. org.

    The Pyongyang Concert: Best Classical Of 2008 2009

  • (Soundbite of song "Arirang") SCHAEFER: The immediate impact of this was to put the New York Philharmonic, to put classical music, on the mass media stage around the world in a way that is unparalleled in recent years.

    The Pyongyang Concert: Best Classical Of 2008 2009

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