South Korea returns eight North Koreans and vessels after sea rescue
South Korea sent eight North Koreans and two vessels it had rescued drifting at sea last week back across their maritime border on Monday, and patrol vessels from the North were on hand to receive them, the South`s unification ministry said.
Dec 19, 2016, 10:49 AM IST
North Korea executes vice premier for education in latest purge, says South Korea
North Korea has executed its vice premier for education and rebuked two high-ranking officials, South Korea said on Wednesday, which, if true, would mark a new series of measures by leader Kim Jong Un to discipline top aides.
Aug 31, 2016, 09:56 AM IST
13 North Koreans working in overseas restaurant defect to Seoul
At least 13 North Koreans working in an overseas restaurant have defected to South Korea this week, Seoul's unification ministry said on Friday.
Apr 08, 2016, 16:57 PM IST
