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The Republic of Korea and Japan condemn the hijacking of the Kyushu Beetle Ferry from Busan to Fukuoka and are closely monitoring the situation. The Republic of Korea and Japan are committed to ensuring the safe return of the passengers of both nations on board the ferry.
The DPRK condemns Japan for the hijacking of the BEETLE ferry containing 10 South Korean nationals. In the past, the Japanese government orchestrated abductions of 5 North Korean citizens.
We condemn the conduct of hostage diplomacy by Japan.
We stand in solidarity with our oppressed Korean brothers in South Joseon. We will throw off the yoke of Japanese colonization.
The Republic of Korea will begin preparations to enact a naval perimeter in the East Sea/Sea of Japan and an aerial no-fly zone around the Kyushu Beetle in the event that the trilateral meeting with Japan and DPRK does not result in a timely solution to the hijacked ferry crisis. Japan will provide technical and intelligence support throughout this blockade, but short of stationing military personnel.