North Korea said the shooting death of a South Korean man in its waters last month was a self-defensive measure amid concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus, state media reported on Friday.

North Korea says shooting death of South Korean man was self-defensive measure

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un may have apologised for killing South Korean man, but he has warned South Korea of not taking matters in their own hands. Few days ago, South Korean fisheries official was reported to be tortured and murdered by the North Korean officials at the sea.

North Korea warns of naval tensions during search for shot South Korean man

Seoul said Saturday it will demand further investigation by Pyongyang into the killing of a South Korean official after a rare public apology from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

South Korea demands Pyongyang further probe killing of official

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un apologised over the killing of a South Korean at sea, calling it an unexpected and disgraceful event.

North Korea apologises over South Korean citizen's killing