South Korean firms invested hundreds of millions of dollars in the project. On Wednesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un instructed officials to remove “shabby” and “unpleasant-looking” South Korean facilities from Mount Kumgang, state media reported. He has even praised the appealing North Korean landscape seen in footage of the country’s missile tests. In a budget speech on Tuesday, President Moon called for more economic engagement with North Korea, including a rail connection across the border. Moon said North Korea’s “bright future” is only possible on the basis of “peace economy” led by inter-Korean exchanges.

Source: National Post October 23, 2019 15:24 UTC