Ministry of Unification Detects Fire at Kaesong Industrial Complex Factory... Flames Extinguished

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Sun-mi] A fire broke out at a factory within the Kaesong Industrial Complex on the 21st.

On the 21st, the Ministry of Unification announced that it detected a fire at a factory inside the Kaesong Industrial Complex around 2 p.m. The Ministry observed the situation from the Dorasan Observatory located in Paju City, Gyeonggi Province, and confirmed that the flames were extinguished about an hour after the fire started.

The Ministry of Unification is continuing to assess the specific damage caused by the fire and has decided to closely share related information with South Korean companies operating in the Kaesong Industrial Complex and discuss response measures.