Seoul says six nationals held in North Korea, vows to help them
Summary
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung confirmed six nationals have been held captive in North Korea since arrests between 2013 and 2016 on espionage charges. The government aims to resume inter-Korean dialogue to resolve the issue.
Key Points
- South Korea confirmed six nationals, including missionaries and defectors, have been held in North Korea since 2013-2016 on espionage charges.
- President Lee Jae Myung was initially unaware of the detainees' situation during a briefing.
- Pyongyang named four detainees and accused them of espionage, a crime punishable by death.
- South Korea plans to address the issue by working to resume dialogue with North Korea, which has been suspended for years.
