We shift our focus now to key business economic issues of the day with Dr. Kim Byoung-joo,
Head of KL&P Consulting and a longtime commentator here at Arirang TV.
Hello, Dr. Kim.
Hello.
What should we read in North Korea's announcement yesterday and today's no-show to work by North
Korean laborers?
Now, putting politics
aside the joint complex was a business zone. What is the economic fallout originating from
this, even if temporary, halt of operations for both sides?
South Korean businesses that have invested in the Gaeseong Joint Industrial Complex aren't
happy about the current situation, obviously. We're getting reports that they want to see
South Korean delegation visiting North Korea to discuss issue. What is their position?
The Unification Ministry, earlier today, said that Seoul is not considering a complete shutdown
of the complex and that they will pull out all, but a few, personnel from Gaeseong.
It surprised me a little. I would have imagined a complete pullout for the sake of their safety
How should the South Korean government plan the future course?
We've been getting forecasts from North Korea watchers that April is an
eventful month for North Korea and that we
should remain on the lookout for any kind of provocations
from the North.
What
are some events inside North Korea
and elsewhere around the globe that we should keep our eyes on at least for
the next few weeks?