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Ex-NBA star leaves N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Former U.S. National Basketball Association star Dennis Rodman answers reporters' questions at Pyongyang airport before leaving North Korea on March 1, 2013.

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Ex-NBA star leaves N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Former U.S. National Basketball Association star Dennis Rodman is surrounded by reporters at Pyongyang airport before leaving North Korea on March 1, 2013.

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Ex-NBA star leaves N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Former U.S. National Basketball Association star Dennis Rodman gives an autograph to a fan at Pyongyang airport before leaving North Korea on March 1, 2013.

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Ex-NBA star Rodman visits N. Korea

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman arrives in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Feb. 26, 2013. According to the Associated Press, his visit is to shoot footage for a new TV show to air in early April.

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Ex-NBA Star Rodman Arrives in N. Korea to "open door"

PYONGYANG, North Korea, -June 13: Former U.S. basketball superstar Dennis Rodman　on Tuesday arrived in North Korea, saying he will try to "open the door"　at a time when regional tensions remain high over Pyongyang's nuclear　and missile programs. Dennis Rodman, who is known to have close ties with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Rodman, wearing a baseball cap and T-shirt advertising a digital currency for legalized marijuana, flew by North Korea's national carrier Air Koryo to Pyongyang, where he was received by Son Kwang Ho, one of the vice ministers of the Ministry of Physical Culture and Sports. This is the first time since January 2014 for Rodman to be in North Korea, and the main purpose of the visit is said to be promoting sports exchanges.

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Ex-NBA star Rodman ends "very good trip" to N. Korea

Former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman is surrounded by reporters after arriving at Beijing's international airport from Pyongyang on June 17, 2017. Concluding his five-day trip to North Korea, Rodman said, "It's a good trip, a very good trip," while refraining from disclosing if he and leader Kim Jong Un had met in person. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-NBA star Rodman heading to North Korea

Former National Basketball Association star Dennis Rodman (C) arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport on June 13, 2017. It has been reported that Rodman will visit North Korea at a time of heightened tensions between Washington and Pyongyang. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-NBA star Rodman ends "very good trip" to N. Korea

Former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman arrives at Beijing's international airport on June 17, 2017, after concluding his five-day trip to North Korea. Upon arrival in the Chinese capital, Rodman said, "It's a good trip, a very good trip," while refraining from disclosing if he and leader Kim Jong Un had met in person. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-NBA star Rodman ends "very good trip" to N. Korea

Former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman is surrounded by reporters after arriving at Beijing's international airport from Pyongyang on June 17, 2017, Concluding his five-day trip to North Korea, Rodman said, "It's a good trip, a very good trip," while refraining from disclosing if he and leader Kim Jong Un had met in person. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-NBA star Rodman ends "very good trip" to N. Korea

Former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman (C) prepares to leave Pyongyang for Beijing on June 17, 2017, as he concluded his five-day trip to North Korea. Upon arrival in the Chinese capital, Rodman said, "It's a good trip, a very good trip," while refraining from disclosing if he and leader Kim Jong Un had met in person. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-NBA star Rodman ends "very good trip" to N. Korea

Former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman (L) shakes hands with a North Korean official on June 17, 2017, as he concluded his five-day trip to the country. Upon arrival in Beijing, Rodman said, "It's a good trip, a very good trip," while refraining from disclosing if he and leader Kim Jong Un had met in person. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-NBA star Rodman arrives in N. Korea to "open door"

Former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman (C) arrives at Pyongyang's international airport on June 13, 2017. Rodman, who is known to have close ties with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said he will try to "open the door" at a time when regional tensions remain high over Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-NBA star Rodman arrives in N. Korea to "open door"

Former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman (C) arrives at Pyongyang's international airport on June 13, 2017. Rodman, who is known to have close ties with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said he will try to "open the door" at a time when regional tensions remain high over Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-NBA star Rodman heading to North Korea

Former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman arrives at Beijing's international airport on June 13, 2017, on his way to North Korea. Rodman, who is known to have close ties with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said he will try to "open the door" at a time when regional tensions remain high over Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-NBA star Rodman heading to North Korea

Former National Basketball Association star Dennis Rodman arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport on June 13, 2017. It has been reported that Rodman will visit North Korea at a time of heightened tensions between Washington and Pyongyang. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-NBA star Rodman heading to North Korea

Former National Basketball Association star Dennis Rodman (C) arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport on June 13, 2017. It has been reported that Rodman will visit North Korea at a time of heightened tensions between Washington and Pyongyang. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-NBA star Rodman heading to North Korea

Undated photo shows former U.S. basketball star Dennis Rodman. It was reported that Rodman is expected to arrive in North Korea on June 13, 2017, at a time of heightened tension between Washington and Pyongyang. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-NBA star Yao pitches Beijing as 2022 Winter Games host

Former NBA star Yao Ming of China appeals for Beijing to be chosen to host the Olympic Winter Games 2022, at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur on July 29, 2015. The Chinese capital was selected over Almaty, Kazakhstan, as the host in a vote at the 128th International Olympic Committee Session in Kuala Lumpur on July 31. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo