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We're finally seeing some progress on the wage row at the Kaesong Industrial Complex.
The two Koreas agree on a tentative backpay deal, but raise talks loom.

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Title: Two Koreas agree to current rates for N. Korean Kaesong worker backpay

Finally, a small breakthrough in the months-long wage row at the inter-Korean Kaesong Industrial Complex.
Seoul's unification ministry said Friday,... that committees from the two Koreas finally agreed on the payment of overdue wages...for some 53-thousand North Korean workers hired by South Korean firms at the complex.
The North has accepted Seoul's offer to pay those wages at the previously set rate of just over 70 U.S. dollars.
Separate consultations will be held to discuss the North's demand that wages increase to 74 U.S. dollars per month.

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