South Korean Companies Appeal to Save Kaesong Complex

South Korean companies hit hard by Seoul's decision to suspend operations at an inter-Korean industrial complex are trying to save the joint venture from being permanently abandoned. Until recently, the Kaesong Industrial Complex was a rare example of substantive economic engagement between the two Koreas, raising hope for serious economic exchanges and better ties between the two nations. The industrial park, situated in the North Korean border city of Kaesong, was home to 124...

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