An economic blockade of North Korea proposed by the United States would have little impact in Hong Kong, given the low level of trade with the hermit state, but it could harm Pyongyang's recent attempts to attract business through the SAR.
The North established a consulate in Hong Kong in 2000 as part of attempts to increase trade with the outside world and lure foreign investment.
However, so far it had not done well, said Consul-General Ri To-sop.
'There is still a lack of knowledge [about North Korea],' he said. 'Not many people are coming to my country.'
A number of business delegations from Hong Kong have visited Pyongyang but few projects have materialised and returning delegates have spoken of the difficulties of setting up ventures in the communist nation.
Mr Ri shrugged off the impact of any economic embargo on North Korea. 'The USA has imposed sanctions against my country many times since it was founded. It won't affect us very much,' he said, declining to comment further.
