Seoul to take DNA samples from bodies North Korea refuses to repatriate



Analysis Seoul to take DNA samples from bodies North Korea refuses to repatriate The measure aims to bring closure to families in the DPRK as soured ties leave little room for cooperation on the issue Jeongmin Kim February 7, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Fatherland Liberation War Martyrs Cemetery in Pyongyang \| Image: NK News (Oct. 2016) South Korea’s unification ministry announced this week its plans to amend government protocols on how to deal with the bodies of North Koreans who wash up on South Korean shores. The ministry has proposed that DNA samples be taken from the bodies of individuals whom North Korea refuses to repatriate so that Seoul will be able to inform the families of the deceased should such an opportunity arise in the future. Experts told NK News that the ministry’s decision was “commendable” and needed urgently. South Korea’s unification ministry announced this week its plans to amend government protocols on how to deal with the bodies of North Koreans who wash up on South Korean shores. The ministry has proposed that DNA samples be taken from the bodies of individuals whom North Korea refuses to repatriate so that Seoul will be able to inform the families of the deceased should such an opportunity arise in the future. Experts told NK News that the ministry’s decision was “commendable” and needed urgently. 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. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Seoul to take DNA samples from bodies North Korea refuses to repatriate

The measure aims to bring closure to families in the DPRK as soured ties leave little room for cooperation on the issue

Jeongmin Kim February 7, 2024

Seoul to take DNA samples from bodies North Korea refuses to repatriate

Fatherland Liberation War Martyrs Cemetery in Pyongyang | Image: NK News (Oct. 2016)

South Korea’s unification ministry announced this week its plans to amend government protocols on how to deal with the bodies of North Koreans who wash up on South Korean shores.

The ministry has proposed that DNA samples be taken from the bodies of individuals whom North Korea refuses to repatriate so that Seoul will be able to inform the families of the deceased should such an opportunity arise in the future. Experts told NK News that the ministry’s decision was “commendable” and needed urgently.

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