U.S. ambassador comments on inter-Korean tourism "inappropriate," South says



News U.S. ambassador comments on inter-Korean tourism “inappropriate,” South says Statement follows Harry Harris's insistence that any South Korean travel to the North may require ROK-U.S. consultation Oliver Hotham January 17, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News South Korea's Blue House on Friday condemned recent remarks by U.S. ambassador Harry Harris on a possible resumption of inter-Korean tourism as "very inappropriate," in the latest escalation of a growing spat between the two countries over Seoul's plans to expand inter-Korean tourism. Responding to a question from NK News at a press briefing on Thursday, Ambassador Harris said that any revival of inter-Korean tourism -- proposed by South Korean President Moon Jae-in at a new year's press conference earlier in the week -- would need to be the subject of consultation between the allies. South Korea's Blue House on Friday condemned recent remarks by U.S. ambassador Harry Harris on a possible resumption of inter-Korean tourism as "very inappropriate," in the latest escalation of a growing spat between the two countries over Seoul's plans to expand inter-Korean tourism. Responding to a question from NK News at a press briefing on Thursday, Ambassador Harris said that any revival of inter-Korean tourism -- proposed by South Korean President Moon Jae-in at a new year's press conference earlier in the week -- would need to be the subject of consultation between the allies. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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U.S. ambassador comments on inter-Korean tourism “inappropriate,” South says

Statement follows Harry Harris's insistence that any South Korean travel to the North may require ROK-U.S. consultation

Oliver Hotham January 17, 2020

U.S. ambassador comments on inter-Korean tourism “inappropriate,” South says

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South Korea's Blue House on Friday condemned recent remarks by U.S. ambassador Harry Harris on a possible resumption of inter-Korean tourism as "very inappropriate," in the latest escalation of a growing spat between the two countries over Seoul's plans to expand inter-Korean tourism.

Responding to a question from NK News at a press briefing on Thursday, Ambassador Harris said that any revival of inter-Korean tourism -- proposed by South Korean President Moon Jae-in at a new year's press conference earlier in the week -- would need to be the subject of consultation between the allies.

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