Disassembly of North Korea's Haegumgang Hotel... Ministry of Unification Says "Difficult to Conclude as a Specific Measure"
[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Ministry of Unification recently stated that it is too early to make a judgment regarding some observations that North Korea is dismantling the Kumgangsan Haegumgang Hotel.
At a regular briefing on the 18th, Lee Jong-joo, spokesperson for the Ministry of Unification, said, "We are closely monitoring the situation, but at this stage, it is premature to conclude that North Korea's related movements constitute specific actions."
The term "specific actions" is interpreted to mean the dismantling or demolition of the Haegumgang Hotel. Earlier, Voice of America (VOA) analyzed satellite images and reported that the entire rooftop of the Haegumgang Hotel appeared dark with holes, suggesting that dismantling is progressing rapidly.
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The spokesperson added, "North Korea should not take unilateral measures that infringe on the property rights of our companies, and all matters should be resolved through inter-Korean consultations. We will consider necessary measures, including inter-Korean consultations through the Inter-Korean Liaison Office."
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