South Korean unification ministry nominee Kwon Young-se said Thursday that Mount Kumgang tourism goes against international sanctions, signaling a departure from the current Moon Jae-in administration which has heavily promoted the resumption of tours to the region.
Kwon’s remarks come as North Korea continues to dismantle South Korean-owned facilities at the mountain, including Hyundai Asan’s floating hotel and Ananti’s golf resort. North Korean state media reported later that a fire broke out in the region.
South Korean unification ministry nominee Kwon Young-se said Thursday that Mount Kumgang tourism goes against international sanctions, signaling a departure from the current Moon Jae-in administration which has heavily promoted the resumption of tours to the region.
Kwon’s remarks come as North Korea continues to dismantle South Korean-owned facilities at the mountain, including Hyundai Asan’s floating hotel and Ananti’s golf resort. North Korean state media reported later that a fire broke out in the region.
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