March 28, 2024
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N. Korea slams S. Korea as ‘inhuman’ for not returning fishermen

North blasts S. Korean decision despite return of two fishermen who wished to go back

North Korea on Wednesday called South Korea “inhuman” for not returning three North Korean fishermen who were rescued in South Korean waters two days earlier.

Five fishermen in total were rescued near Ulleungdo Island, three of whom have indicated their intent to stay in the South. The other two said they want to go back to the North.

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