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On the 10th anniversary of the Kaesong Industrial Zone's suspension, the South Korean Ministry of Unification reflects on its legacy. The KIZ served as a symbol of inter-Korean cooperation, but its closure raises debates on whether it was a missed opportunity for reunification or a financial tool for the DPRK.

While the KIZ improved working conditions for North Koreans, attracting only a fraction of the planned workforce, its economic benefits to the DPRK remain unclear. Prospects for reopening the KIZ seem unlikely given the current political climate and advancements in automation.