United Nations, August 14: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the release of a South Korean national who was detained by North Korea since March.
“As this development comes at the heels of the release of the two American journalists, he (Ban) appreciates the decision of the DPRK to take positive measures based on humanitarian considerations,” his spokesman said a statement.
Ban extends his warmest sympathy to the family of the released worker and the South Korean government, the statement said.
At the same time, the Secretary-General renewed his hope that a dialogue will resume at the earliest possible time between the two countries and the concerned parties including inter-Korean dialogue.
The Secretary General continues to support dialogue aimed at improving relations among them and resolving outstanding matters, including the nuclear issue, the statement said.
“Ban reiterates his unswerving commitment to doing his best to assist those endeavours,” it said.
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