The government says it is pushing to have performances scheduled by a North Korean orchestra in South Korea next month to be free to view. 

The North's Samjiyon Orchestra is scheduled to perform in Seoul and Gangneung around the time of the opening of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

In a press briefing Monday, spokesman Hwang Seong-woon for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said the government has no plans to sell tickets but will mainly give out invitations.

Hwang said that details will be decided after concrete information about the performances is determined.

Regarding schedules in Seoul by a North Korean delegation which is currently visiting South Korea to inspect the prospective concert venues in advance, the spokesman said the delegation has been given a list of facilities, including concert halls and gymnasiums and related information.