The South Korean government is investigating the whereabouts of a North Korean defector couple who have disappeared in China, Seoul's Ministry of Unification (MOU) confirmed on Monday.
In a response to reports by South Korean broadcaster TV Chosun on Sunday that two defectors had voluntarily returned to the North, ministry spokesperson Baik Tae-hyun said he could not confirm the redefection.
The South Korean government is investigating the whereabouts of a North Korean defector couple who have disappeared in China, Seoul's Ministry of Unification (MOU) confirmed on Monday.
In a response to reports by South Korean broadcaster TV Chosun on Sunday that two defectors had voluntarily returned to the North, ministry spokesperson Baik Tae-hyun said he could not confirm the redefection.
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