Ministry of Unification’s Press Release
This morning North Korea informed our government that it will prohibit the entry of the South Korean workers to the Gaeseong Industrial Complex(GIC) and only permit their exit from the GIC.
The Korean government deeply regrets that the normal passage to and from the GIC is not taking place today.
Ensuring the safety of our nationals is our top priority and the Korean government will take necessary measures based on this principle. We will further review our stance following consultations with the tenant companies at the GIC.
North Korea’s such action creates a barrier to the stable operation of the GIC and we urge North Korea to immediately normalize the entry and exit of the GIC.
