SEOUL - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) allowed businessmen from the Republic of Korea (ROK)to visit the Kaesong industrial complex, ROK's unification ministry said Wednesday.

"In the letter, the North side (DPRK) said it will allow businessmen to visit the complex in order to help them take emergency measures related to facilities and materials during the rainy season," spokesman's office at the ministry of unification said in an e-mailed statement.