5 Korean War POWs forced to work in North Korean coal mine are suing the regime

NK News – North Korea News · Apr 30, 2026

Five prisoners of war seeking compensation for physical and psychological damages after the Korean War filed a joint lawsuit against North Korea and leader Kim Jong Un in Seoul Central District Court on Thursday. The POWs are each suing for 21 million won ($14,187) after alleging they were forcibly sent to work in North Korean […]