Briefing by Press Center Spokesman Kim Jeong-seob
The President received a briefing on the operation of the motor plant, inspected facilities, took ride in a car, and encouraged the staff and workers there.
President Roh then moved to the Nampo West Sea Dam where he looked around equipment and met the operating staff. The tidal dock which was completed in 1986 is a multipurpose facility for marine transportation, water supply and flood control. It is usually shown to foreign dignitaries visiting the North.
The President will attend a farewell luncheon hosted by Chairman Kim Jong Il. All official and special delegates from the South and leaders of the North Korean party and government are also invited. President Roh will make a speech in response to Chairman Kim’s farewell speech.
Prior to the farewell luncheon, President Roh and Chairman Kim will sign the South-North Joint Declaration summing up the result of the Oct. 2-4 inter-Korean summit talks in Pyongyang.
An official send-off ceremony will take place following the lunch. The location of the ceremony has not been announced, but it will be televised live. President Roh and his delegation will then travel to the Gaeseong Industrial Complex.
It will be the first time for the President to visit the industrial estate located just north of the border. The President’s visit to the GIC will be an opportunity to reconfirm his strong desire to see the expansion and further development of the joint industrial facility which symbolizes economic cooperation between the two Koreas.
At the GIC, President Roh will receive a briefing on its operation, make remarks of encouragement and meet North and South Korean workers and staff members. At present 44 South Korean enterprises are operating in the GIC, employing a total of 18,000 North Korean workers. Nine hundred South Koreans are also stationed at the industrial estate.
From the Gaeseong Industrial Complex, the presidential delegation will return to Seoul after crossing the Military Demarcation Line.
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