South Korea has repatriated six North Korean citizens who have asked to return home, the South Korean Unification Ministry announces.

On Wednesday, South Korea handed over six North Koreans who were rescued at sea and requested repatriation. This was confirmed by the South Korean Unification Ministry, which emphasized that the repatriation took place with their consent. In recent months, South Korea has received several North Koreans who accidentally entered its territorial waters. The new South Korean president, Lee Jae Myung, has expressed his intention to improve relations with North Korea, in contrast to the tougher policy of his predecessor.