North Korea is accusing South Korea of sending ships across the disputed sea boundary to find the body of a man recently killed by North Korean troops.
South Korea's government ship for a fishery guidance is seen near Yeonpyeong island, South Korea, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. South Korea said Saturday it will request North Korea to further investigate the killing of a South Korean government official who was shot by North Korean troops after being found adrift near the rivals' disputed sea boundary while apparently trying to defect.
South Korea said earlier that North Korea sent a message including a rare apology by leader Kim Jong Un over the shooting death last week of a South Korean government official found on a floating object in North Korean waters. Officials in Seoul say the 47-year-old was likely attempting to defect to North Korea but little else is known about his motives.
South Korea didn’t immediately respond. But it earlier said that coast guard ships searched waters near the boundary on Friday and Saturday in case the man’s body drifts back.
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