South Korea's navy has said that it rescued four North Koreans and returned three others to the North after their fishing boats drifted south of the maritime line between the two countries near the island of Baengnyeong. Defense Ministry officials said that four men were rescued yesterday from two boats that were in danger of sinking. Three others on a third boat were given fuel and sent back to North. Authorities said the four who remained behind are being questioned, it was unclear whether they wanted to defect.
News On AIR | August 12, 2011 12:16 PM
South Korea rescues 4 NKorean, 3 others fishermen