UN Human Rights Office: "Investigation into the Killing of Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Official Must Begin in Both South and North Korea"

Urging the Return of Remains and Personal Effects to North Korea

Screenshot of the UN Human Rights Office Facebook page.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The UN Human Rights Office has urged South Korea and North Korea to launch a fair investigation into the incident in which Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries official Lee Mo (47) was shot dead by North Korean soldiers in the northern waters of Soyeonpyeongdo, West Sea.

On the 6th, the UN Human Rights Office stated, "Regarding the death of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries official of the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea must immediately begin a fair and substantive investigation in accordance with international human rights law and disclose the investigation results."

It also urged, "The Democratic People's Republic of Korea should cooperate with the Republic of Korea to return the deceased's remains and belongings to the bereaved family."

The timing of this message from the UN Human Rights Office is notable as it coincides with the request made by Lee's older brother, Lee Rae-jin, to the UN Human Rights Office to investigate the circumstances of his younger brother's death.

On the same day, Lee held a press conference in front of the building housing the UN Human Rights Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul, stating, "I want to inform the international community of North Korea's brutal atrocities and request a fair and objective investigation at the UN level."

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