The event began with an Opening Ceremony at the Changwon Indoor Gymnasium.

Hwang Yongdeug, President of the Korea Shooting Federation, welcomed athletes and delegates to the Championships.

"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the present authorities," said Hwang.

"For their full support, as well as the organising staff for their dedicated efforts.

"Changwon City has been the hub of shooting sport in Korea, as it organised the ISSF World Cup eight times since 2003, contributing to the development of our sport."

ISSF President Olegario Vazquez Raña and secretary general Franz Schreiber were among the attendees at the ceremony.

South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon was also present.

Athletes and officials from North Korea also attended the ceremony, with their delegation of 12 athletes set to compete in 14 events.

"I would like to mention the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea delegation, warmly welcoming them as my compatriots," said South Korean Prime Minister Lee.

"I hope your stay will be enjoyable and I wish you best of luck.”

It marks the latest example of sporting cooperation between North and South Korea, who took part in a joint march and competed on a combined women's ice hockey team at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang.

The two countries have also joined forces at the ongoing Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang in Indonesia.

A total of 1,806 athletes from 90 nations are due to participate in the Championships.

The Championships will run until September 15 and 60 Olympic quota places are available.

Competition will begin tomorrow with medals on offer in the mixed team 10 metres air rifle and pistol events.