Statement Attributable to the Spokesperson on the DPRK
Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General welcomes the release of a national of the Republic of Korea working in the Gaeseong Industrial Complex who has been detained by the authorities of the Democratic Peoples' Republic of Korea since 30 March.
As this development comes at the heels of the release of the two American journalists, he appreciates the decision of the DPRK to take positive measures based on humanitarian considerations. He extends his warmest sympathy to the family of the released worker and the Government of the Republic of Korea .
The Secretary-General renews his hope that a dialogue will resume at the earliest possible time between the DPRK and the concerned parties including inter-Korean dialogue. He continues to support dialogue aimed at improving relations among them and resolving outstanding matters, including the nuclear issue. The Secretary-General re-iterates his unswerving commitment to doing his best to assist those endeavors.