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December 04, 2024
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Withdrawal of North Korean workers in Oman not verified

Despite stories in South Korea media, original KOTRA report not 'credible'

The repatriation of North Korean overseas workers in Oman hasn’t been officially confirmed despite media reports to the contrary, the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) told NK News on Friday.

Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported on Wednesday that a group of 300 North Korean workers staying in Oman recently returned to North Korea, quoting a report from KOTRA’s in-country office.

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