The Southern official was shot dead by North Korean soldiers last week when found adrift in waters off the coast of the peninsula.
The letter sent to South Korean President Moon Jae-in also said the shooting was"unexpected" and"unfortunate."
The North said that troops then approached the floating object, finding blood but no sign of the official. They then burned the official's boat in line with North Korean coronavirus safety measures. The South has condemned the"atrocious" killing and pushed Pyongyang to punish those responsible. Moon has been criticized for a perceived weak response to the incident. On Monday, the president apologized for the public"shock and fury," and acknowledged that his government's job is to protect its citizens"without any excuses."
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