SEOUL (Reuters) - China executed on Wednesday two South Koreans convicted of smuggling drugs from North Korea and will soon execute a third, the Yonhap news agency reported, quoting South Korea's foreign ministry.
It was the first time a South Korean had been executed in China since 2004. The two, identified by their last names Kim and Paek, and aged 53 and 45, were executed despite repeated South Korean pleas for leniency.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!