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KCNA Commentary on Sordid Farce against Finnish Figure Skater
Pyongyang, February 25 (KCNA) -- The U.S. Radio Free Asia and a south Korean internet news spread a false report.

They said that a Finnish figure skater who took part in the 21st Paektusan Prize International Figure Skating Festival in Pyongyang made an "apology" when she was criticized for being politically "exploited" by someone.

The Radio Free Asia said the news was carried by the Finnish newspaper Helsinki Sanomat, cribbing and distorting some parts of material. And the south Korean internet news echoed it.

It is not difficult to judge that this was another farce to slander the DPRK.

The Radio Free Asia, U.S. organization breeding plots against Asian countries under the guise of media, and anti-DPRK internet news of south Korea spread the false report by violating honor of a Finnish player.

This is another unpardonable political provocation and sordid trick to hurt the dignity of the DPRK.

Obsessed with anti-DPRK propaganda campaign, they unhesitatingly insulted the noble sports spirit of mankind and defamed the world sports festival.

As known, the Paektusan Prize International Figure Skating Festival is a universally recognized sports festival that draws world famous figure skaters and ice dancers. It is held annually in the idea of independence, friendship and peace.

Famous players come to Pyongyang irrespective of idea, political view, religious belief and social system and the number increases every year.

The tricksters tried to impair the daily growing international prestige and dignity of the DPRK and undermine the international popularity and influence of the festival.

The Finnish figure skater was used for this.

"Criticism" of her and the "worsening public opinion" were products of those obsessed with breeding anti-DPRK plots.

No wonder, she expressed "regret" at the "completely different understanding" of her participation in the festival. She said it was strange that such a "case" only happened to her.

The case gravely violated her rights and defamed the sports spirit and honor of the Finnish people.

Furthermore, it defamed the international sports circle and sports civilization.

The Radio Free Asia and the south Korean internet news are sinister plot breeders under the guise of media as they are hell bent on the plot breeding by using a sportswoman of a third country and media.

It is a disgrace for world media circle as they abuse the name of media.

It is natural that world people take no notice of them.

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