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.
“I think measures such as [resuming] Mount Kumgang tours are undesirable,” Kwon told reporters after meeting U
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.
