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Mind the gap: North's 'army of beauties' reveal cultural divide
The 200-strong group, all in their late teens or early 20s are said to be handpicked from elite universities
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Life's a beach as North Korea cheerleaders mobbed by media
North's 229-strong cheering squad, dubbed the "army of beauties", have drawn much attention through this event
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