North Korea’s Madrid embassy demands extradition of 2019 raid suspects



News North Korea’s Madrid embassy demands extradition of 2019 raid suspects Expert says ‘odd’ statement should be understood within the context of rising tensions between US and DPRK Ifang Bremer April 4, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Christopher Ahn entering the North Korean Embassy in Spain, Feb. 22, 2019 \| Image: Department of Justice, edited by NK News The North Korean Embassy in Madrid said the U.S. must extradite the alleged perpetrators of a raid on their facilities for “severe punishment,” in its first public comments on the incident after four years. The embassy demanded an “official apology and a compensation” from the U.S., which it says orchestrated the 2019 “assault” on its Spanish compound, and singles out ex-U.S. Marine Christopher Ahn in its statement published by the Korean Central News Agency on Tuesday. The North Korean Embassy in Madrid said the U.S. must extradite the alleged perpetrators of a raid on their facilities for “severe punishment,” in its first public comments on the incident after four years. The embassy demanded an “official apology and a compensation” from the U.S., which it says orchestrated the 2019 “assault” on its Spanish compound, and singles out ex-U.S. Marine Christopher Ahn in its statement published by the Korean Central News Agency on Tuesday. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis 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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North Korea’s Madrid embassy demands extradition of 2019 raid suspects

Expert says ‘odd’ statement should be understood within the context of rising tensions between US and DPRK

Ifang Bremer April 4, 2023

North Korea’s Madrid embassy demands extradition of 2019 raid suspects

Christopher Ahn entering the North Korean Embassy in Spain, Feb. 22, 2019 | Image: Department of Justice, edited by NK News

The North Korean Embassy in Madrid said the U.S. must extradite the alleged perpetrators of a raid on their facilities for “severe punishment,” in its first public comments on the incident after four years.

The embassy demanded an “official apology and a compensation” from the U.S., which it says orchestrated the 2019 “assault” on its Spanish compound, and singles out ex-U.S. Marine Christopher Ahn in its statement published by the Korean Central News Agency on Tuesday.

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