Unification ministry employees slam ‘reversal’ on repatriation of North Koreans | NK News
NK News Logo
December 26, 2024

NK News is hiring

News

Unification ministry employees slam ‘reversal’ on repatriation of North Koreans

Public officials’ union says decision to release photos of 2019 handover turned case into ‘tool for political strife’

A labor union representing South Korean public officials has expressed regret over the unification ministry’s decision to reverse its position on the controversial repatriation of two North Korean fishermen, criticizing the move for turning the case into a “tool of political strife.”

In a statement posted on the unification ministry’s internal portal, the ministry’s branch of the State Public Affairs Labor Union voices “concern” about the recent release of photos and videos showing the handover of the two men at Panmunjom in 2019, according to the text of the statement obtained by NK News. 

Try unlimited access
Only $1 for four weeks

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period
  • The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
  • Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
  • Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now

All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.