North Korea to Allow Businessmen From South Back Into Gaeseong

North Korean officials contacted South Korean counterparts today to announce they will allow South Korean businessmen back into the jointly-run factory park in the North Korean border city of Gaeseong, South Korea’s Unification Ministry says in e-mailed statement. *NOTE: Gaeseong industrial zone has been shut since the North withdrew its workers in April * North Korea willing to let South Korean businessmen visit Gaeseong and discuss how to deal with remaining equipment amid concerns for possible flooding ahead of summer monsoon season start: S. Korea * North Korea said it is willing to also let South Korean officials responsible for handling Gaeseong affairs to discuss “necessary affairs”: S. Korea * North Korea pledged cooperation if S. Koreans give a date for visit: S. Korea