The number of the South Korean citizens in the Kaesong Industrial Complex (KIC) will again decrease, according to the South Korean Ministry of Unification (MoU) on Monday.

The spokesperson of the ministry cited safety reasons, saying approval will be limited only for the one day visitors. The total number of people staying at the KIC will decrease from 800 to approximately 650.

“In principle, the visit will be allowed for the people directly involved with production, including the officials from companies in the complex and affiliated companies,” MoU spokesperson Jung Joon-hee told journalists.

As of 10AM today there were 807 South Koreans