Seen from this perspective, North Korea’s recent announcement that it will open another 14 special economic zones is a positive development – one that is underpinned by significant financial incentives. Aside from enabling the North to acquire technology and learn market-oriented business practices, the Kaesong complex generates about $80 million annually in workers’ compensation (the monthly wage of $160 is far higher than in North Korea).
从这个角度看，朝鲜最近宣布将开设其他14个特别经济区是一个积极的信号——其背后有重要的金融动机支撑。除了让朝鲜获得技术、学习市场经济商业实践外，开城工业园区每年还为工人发放大约8000万美元薪酬（160美元的月薪水平远远超过朝鲜国内薪资水平）。