In a rare apology, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expresses regret over the killing of a South Korean man near a disputed sea boundary
A South Korean government ship for fishery guidance is seen near Yeonpyeong island, South Korea. September 24, 2020.
“Comrade Kim Jong-un, the State Affairs Commission chairman, feels very sorry to give big disappointment to President Moon Jae-in and South Korean citizens because an unexpected, unfortunate incident happened" at a time when South Korea grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, Moon adviser Suh Hoon cited the North Korean message as saying.
South Korean officials condemned North Korea for what they called an “atrocious act” and pressed it to punish those responsible.According to the North Korean message, North Korean troops first fired blanks after the man did not fully explain why he was there, rather than saying he is from South Korea. Then, he showed moves to flee, prompting the North Korean troops to fire 10 rounds.
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