In a significant move, South Korea has repatriated six North Koreans who were rescued at sea after drifting southward. The individuals, who were reportedly stranded in South Korean waters, were returned on a small wooden boat. This repatriation marks the first under the current administration, amid ongoing tensions and a lack of communication from North Korea. Officials have described the decision as a humanitarian gesture, despite the silence from Pyongyang regarding the return. The return signals a potential easing of inter-Korean relations.