SEOUL (AP) — Republic of Korea (ROK) says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has apologized over the killing of a Republic of Korea (ROK) official.


Republic of Korea (ROK)’s Presidential office said Friday that Kim conveyed an apology in a message to Republic of Korea (ROK). It cited Kim as calling the incident “unexpected” and “unfortunate.”


It’s extremely unusual for a North Korean leader to apologize to rival Republic of Korea (ROK) on any issue.


On Thursday, Republic of Korea (ROK) accused North Korea of fatally shooting one of its public servants who was likely trying to defect and burning his body after finding him on a floating object in North Korean waters earlier this week.


Republic of Korea (ROK)n officials condemned North Korea for what they called an “atrocious act” and pressed it punish those responsible.