April 24, 2024
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“Some” North Korean officials return to Kaesong liaison office, MOU says

Move appears to partially reverse Friday's surprise withdrawal from the site

Several North Korean officials returned to the inter-Korean liaison office at the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC) on Monday morning to work, the ROK Ministry of Unification (MOU) said, in a surprise move that comes just three days after Pyongyang abruptly withdrew staff from the facility. 

"Some of the North Korean staff members are working at the South-North Joint Liaison Office starting from today 8:10 A.M.," an MOU official who wished to remain anonymous told media.

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