March 28, 2024
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South Korea Withdraws Nationals From Kaesong Industrial Complex

'The South Korean government decision to bring all those people out of Kaesong seems to be a proper reaction'

WASHINGTON DC - South Korea has ordered the departure of all remaining nationals from the jointly run Kaesong Industrial Complex after North Korea failed to respond to demands for talks on the issue.

A statement made by South Korean Unification Minister Ryoo Kihl-jae this evening said, "We've made the inevitable decision to bring back all the remaining personnel in Kaesong for the protection of our people as their difficulties continue to grow."

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