A South Korean suspected of espionage was arrested in Russia

A South Korean citizen has been arrested in Russia on suspicion of espionage, Seoul's foreign ministry announced, UPI reported.

The detainee has been identified as Park Wan-sun and has been sent to Moscow for interrogation.

It is the first time that Russia has arrested a South Korean on suspicion of criminal activity.

South Korea has been labeled an "unfriendly" country by Russia for supporting Western sanctions over Russia's war with Ukraine.

by Biruktawit Asrat
2024-03-12