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News Hong Kong company working in North Korean SEZCompany reportedly involved in two projects, involving SEZ construction and tours to Mt Paekdu
A Hong Kong based company is investing in one of North Korea’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs), according to an article in state-run media outlet the Pyongyang Times published on Monday. The article claims that Shengrun Investment Stock Co Ltd is currently engaged in two different tourism related projects. “(The company) pushes ahead with the two projects for tourism in the Mt Paektu area and development of the Mubong International Tourism Special Zone … The project for the international tourism special zone,” it reads. There are numerous companies in Hong Kong with similar names to the one given in North Korean © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |