Gov't welcomes 10th consecutive consensus UNHRC adoption of N. Korean human rights resolution

The Ministry of Unification welcomed Thursday's adoption of the North Korean human rights resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council.

The ministry on Friday expressed deep concern over ongoing human rights violations in North Korea.

It called for action on issues such as the forced repatriation of defectors and the release of South Koreans detained in the North, including three missionaries.

Seoul also raised concerns about forced labor and the inhumane conditions faced by North Korean troops sent to Russia.

This marks 23 years in a row the resolution has been adopted, with consensus since 2016.