Four sailors who had drifted over the disputed maritime boundary came in May. The other two entered southern waters in March and remained for four months, the longest known stay for any non-defectors

South Korea's Unification Ministry confirmed reports on Monday that it plans to repatriate six North Koreans who were rescued at sea on the southern side of the maritime border, despite having no contact with Pyongyang.

SEOUL: South Korea on Wednesday (Jul 9) repatriated six North Koreans who were rescued at sea earlier this year and requested to return home, Seoul's unification ministry said. Four North Koreans were