NBC aired its broadcast of the opening night of the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. And when cameras cut to North Korean leader Kim Jung-un’s sister and representative, Kim Yo-jong – she seemed to be having a lot of feelings.
Kim is one of the most powerful women in North Korea, and her presence marked a historic moment in diplomatic relations between North and South Korea. Her trip was also the first time a member of the Kim family has traveled to South Korea since the Korean war.
The Associated Press has theorized that the journey was designed to send a “fresher and warmer public image.”
Although Kim did flash occasional smiles, her feelings toward the U.S. and Vice-President Mike Pence were pretty clear. Pence returned the sentiment by avoiding eye contact and refusing to stand for the Korean athletes. Diplomacy!