U.N. Calls For Probe Into Killing Of South Korean Official

A South Korean fisheries official was killed by North Korean soldiers while allegedly trying to defect. His body was reportedly burned, a claim denied by North Korea, though Kim Jong Un apologized. The official's family disputes the government's findings and blames it for his death. The UN has urged both Koreas to investigate and return the remains. Relations between the two countries have worsened since June, following North Korea's destruction of a liaison office.

What was the South Korean government's claim regarding the fisheries official?

• He was captured and held for ransom.

• He was lost at sea during a storm.

• He was shot while trying to defect to North Korea.

• He was kidnapped by North Korean soldiers.

How did North Korea respond to the accusation of burning the official's body?

• They denied the accusation.

• They ignored the accusation.

• They admitted to the act.

• They blamed South Korea for the incident.

What did the UN Seoul office urge both countries to do?

• Ignore the incident.

• Investigate the matter and make the findings public.

• Increase trade relations.

• Start a war.

What was the family's reaction to the government's conclusion?

• They remained silent.

• They supported North Korea's actions.

• They agreed with the government.

• They blamed the government for not saving his life.

What event marked the deterioration of relations between North and South Korea?

• South Korea invaded North Korea.

• North Korea opened its borders to South Korea.

• Pyongyang stopped communications and destroyed a joint liaison office.

• A peace treaty was signed.