Court Awards Partial Compensation to Repatriated Fishermen Wrongfully Accused of Espionage
SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean court has awarded partial compensation to repatriated fishermen who were unlawfully detained, tortured, and falsely accused of espionage after being abducted by North Korea decades ago. However, the damages granted fell significantly short of the amounts sought by the plaintiffs, prompting frustration and plans for an [...]