The South Korean government will compensate the family members of those abducted by North Korea, the unification ministry announced Thursday, as six ROK citizens remain detained in the DPRK.

Compensation will range from 15 million to 20 million Korean won ($11,330 to $15,100) per family in the “hope that this will provide comfort and assistance,” according to a statement. 

The ROK government “will continue to work closely with the international community to raise awareness at home and abroad, working with private organizations including religious communities to substantially resolve the issues of detainees, abductees and POWs,” the ministry stated.

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