Massive Joint State reached prior from ROK-Japan-DPRK, Panmunjeom Announcement

Japanese, ROK, and DPRK government officials met at Panmunjeom and secured the immediate and safe return of all North Korean nationals back to the DPRK.

Japan has agreed to the release of 8 North Korean citizens captured at the Coast of Japan and extradite the rogue North Korean operative back to the DPRK.

The ROK has agreed to the return of the North Korean fisherman who had sailed into ROK maritime territory in response to the SOS call from the Beetle Ferry in Kyushu.

The DPRK government expresses condolences to the families of the ten Japanese passengers that have passed away, and has pledged to conduct an investigation and trial of the rogue North Korean operative and provide justice for the families.

All three countries remain committed to ensuring regional stability and urge the resolution of ongoing conflict and tensions.