Kim Jong Un Apologises Over Killing of South Korean Official, Calls Incident 'Unfortunate'
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. South Korea says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has apologized over the killing of a South Korea official.
Seoul, September 25: South Korea says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has apologized over the killing of a South Korea official. South Korea's presidential office said Friday that Kim conveyed an apology in a message to South Korea. It cited Kim as calling the incident “unexpected” and “unfortunate.” South Korean Missing Official Shot Dead & Cremated by North Korea, After 'Jumping Off Boat & Attempting to Defect' Across Maritime Border, Say Reports.
It's extremely unusual for a North Korean leader to apologize to rival South Korea on any issue. On Thursday, South Korea accused North Korea of fatally shooting one of its public servants who was likely trying to defect and burning his body after finding him on a floating object in North Korean waters earlier this week. Kim Jong-un Dead? North Korea Leader’s Sister Kim Yo-jong in Control of Key Unit of Workers' Party, Says South Korean Defense Minister.
South Korean officials condemned North Korea for what they called an “atrocious act” and pressed it punish those responsible.
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