Korean drug trafficker detained in Philippines repatriated for investigation

A Korean national detained in the Philippines was temporarily repatriated to Korea on Wednesday to face an investigation into alleged cross-border drug trafficking, the Blue House said.

2026-03-25

107 nationals repatriated from Cambodia over suspected online scam crimes

Korea has repatriated 107 nationals suspected of involvement in online scam crimes in Cambodia since October as part of a sweeping crackdown launched following the death of a Korean student in the Southeast Asian nation.

2025-12-12

Lee says 'no reason to stop' repatriation of pro-North Korean 'prisoners' in South

President Lee Jae Myung signaled that he may allow the repatriation of "unconverted long-term prisoners" in the South, saying they want to return to their homeland and that there is "little reason to stop them."

2025-11-24

'Workers are not criminals': Seoul's foreign minister meets Rubio to discuss Koreans' release

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday to request that detained Korean workers in Georgia be allowed to leave the United States without physical restraints, such as handcuffs.

2025-09-11

Trump reportedly halts Koreans' repatriation to suggest they could help train U.S. workforce

The Foreign Ministry said Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump asked American authorities to delay the repatriation of over 300 detained Korean nationals in Georgia so they could remain and help train the U.S. workforce.

2025-09-11

Korea repatriates 49 suspects from the Philippines

Korean police repatriated 49 criminal suspects from the Philippines on a chartered flight, with alleged offenses ranging from voice phishing and fraud to cybercrimes and violent crimes.

2025-09-03

Six surviving ex-North Korean soldiers, spies in South seek repatriation

Six former North Korean soldiers and spies who were jailed in South Korea for refusing to renounce their socialist beliefs have asked the Seoul government to repatriate them to the North, officials said Tuesday.

2025-08-19

Lost shrine returns from Japan after a century — in 5,000 pieces

The historic Gwanwoldang structure has been repatriated to Korea, revealing intricate components for restoration at the Traditional Architecture Elements Conservation Center.

2025-07-24

South Korea’s repatriation of six North Koreans hints at fragile channel of contact

This humanitarian act reflects President Lee's conciliatory stance, contrasting with previous administrations, potentially paving the way for renewed inter-Korean dialogue.

2025-07-10

Boat carrying repatriated North Koreans safely docks at port

A boat carrying six North Koreans, previously rescued by South Korean authorities, successfully docked in North Korea after their repatriation.