The 95-year-old Korean POW who wishes to return to the North to die
Summary
A 95-year-old former North Korean prisoner of war, Ahn Hak-sop, attempted to return to North Korea after spending decades in South Korea. He was stopped before crossing the border due to lack of arrangements by the South Korean government. Ahn wanted to be buried in North Korea, where he believed he truly belonged.Key Facts
- Ahn Hak-sop is a former North Korean POW who tried to return to North Korea at the age of 95.
- He wanted to be buried in North Korea after living most of his life in South Korea.
- South Korea did not have enough time to make necessary arrangements for his crossing.
- Ahn was captured in 1953 during the Korean War and spent over 42 years in prison.
- He was released due to a special pardon on Korean Independence Day.
- Ahn lived close to the border with North Korea but always felt out of place in the South.
- Despite being offered the chance, he declined to return to North Korea in 2000 due to political reasons.
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