After the North Korean civil servants were shot, oil was poured and burned... President Wen "I can't accept it"

After the North Korean civil servants were shot, oil was poured and burned... President Wen "I can't accept it"

Military, official announcement of intelligence analysis results... Shot in 6 hours after first discovery in North Korea

'Prince Park' Killed a Civilian in 12 Years... Even the opposition parties react to'furious'

Military, official announcement of intelligence analysis results... Shot in 6 hours after first discovery in North Korea

'Prince Park' Killed a Civilian in 12 Years... Even the opposition parties react to'furious'

Young-ho Ahn, Head of Operation Headquarters, briefing on the disappearance of Korean citizens in the West Sea

Young-ho Ahn, Head of Operation Headquarters, briefing on the disappearance of Korean citizens in the West Sea

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Ahn Young-ho, the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is giving a briefing on the missing persons at sea near Yeonpyeong Island at the Defense Ministry building in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 24th. 2020.9.24

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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Jung Bit-na = It is believed that the North Korean military killed a South Korean official, who had been missing on the northernmost part of the West Sea on the 21st of the month, on the north coast, and then burned it with oil.

Twelve years after the'Prince Park attack' on Mt. Geumgang in 2008, the North Korean military is expected to have a hurricane in inter-Korean relations as the North Korean military brutally killed unarmed civilians from the South.

The military authorities conducted a comprehensive analysis on North Korean intelligence related to the missing person A (47), a fishery guidance officer of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, on the 24th. , Said it appears to have been shot at 9:40 pm in 6 hours.

In particular, the military's judgment is that the'upper order' of the naval system seems to have been made just before the shooting.

Then, at 10:11 pm, North Korean personnel wearing protective clothing and gas masks poured oil and burned the body at sea, and this situation was also confirmed by the'light' of the North sea observed from Yeonpyeong Island surveillance equipment.

The military pointed out that it did not take action even though it was aware of this situation through intelligence, "Even if the situation that could be identified (the missing person) was identified, it was not known whether or not humanitarian action would be taken." I didn't think."

In addition, he said, “There was also a side of concern that our intelligence assets might be revealed.” Looking at the warriors in the past, there are cases in which spy assets were protected even at the expense of damage,” he explained.

The military authorities were based on the fact that Mr. A, who disappeared while wearing a life jacket, was found in the sea area on the north side, took off his shoes on the ship, and the circumstances that expressed intention to visit North Korea at the time of discovery by the North were identified. It was determined that he voluntarily attempted to escape North Korea.

However, it did not disclose in detail how they identified the circumstances that expressed their intention to visit North Korea.

Defense Minister Seo-wook responded to the order of Democratic Party Rep. Kim Byeong-ju, saying, "We must do our best to find the body and hand it over to the bereaved family."

On this day, the Blue House and the government strongly condemned North Korea's actions, and strongly urged apology and punishment for the person in charge.

President Moon Jae-in

President Moon Jae-in

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President Moon Jae-in said, "We are very sorry for the shocking incident," and "It is unacceptable for any reason," after receiving a report of the results of the National Security Council (NSC) Standing Committee meeting and government measures from Secretary No. .

President Moon specifically urged "the North Korean authorities should take responsible responses and actions," said Blue House spokesman Kang Min-seok at a briefing. To the military, it was ordered to strengthen vigilance to protect the lives and safety of the people.

The Ministry of Defense said, "I strongly condemn North Korea's atrocities, and strongly urge North Korea to clarify and punish the person in charge," said Ahn Young-ho, head of the joint operation headquarters. "All responsibility for the atrocities committed against our people "I'm seriously warned that I'm in."

NSC Secretary General Seo Joo-seok said, "This issue does not violate the details of the September 19 military agreement," he said. "It is true that it undermines the spirit of the September 19 military agreement for easing military tensions and building trust in the border region."

Political circles also gave an intense reaction to this issue.

In addition, the Democratic Party's representative Lee Nak-yeon said, "This incident not only violates the spirit of the Panmunjom Declaration and Pyongyang Joint Declaration agreed between the leaders of the two Koreas, but also violates the expectations of the people for the development of inter-Korean relations and permanent peace on the Korean Peninsula." Expressed.

The power of the people accused North Korea of ​​"overturning the very foundation of peace, reconciliation, and win-win between the two Koreas with inhumane and unacceptable criminal acts against civilians."