Number of N.Korean Workers at Kaesong Increases Despite Inter-Korean Tensions

The number of North Korean workers at the joint Kaesong industrial complex has seen a steady increase despite strained relations between the two Koreas.

According to a report by the Ministry of Unification submitted to the National Assembly, there are about 120 companies operating at the complex employing over 44,000 North Koreans.

The number of workers continues to grow from 42,000 in January to 43,000 in April to 44,000 this month, the report said.