March 28, 2024
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Fate of North Korean fishermen repatriated last year unclear, South Korea says

In response to UN refoulement concerns, Seoul admits it's unsure if the two men are still alive

The ultimate fate of two North Korean fishermen repatriated from the South last November remains uncertain, South Korea's government told the United Nations in a letter made public Wednesday.

The note, sent by the South Korea's Permanent Mission in Geneva dated February 28, sought to defend Seoul's decision to deport the two North Koreans in response to concerns raised by United Nations human rights officials the previous month.

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