The Anti-Imperialist Forum of Germany noted in a statement on July 15 that the south Korean authorities gravely violated the human rights of the DPRK citizens who were unexpectedly adrift toward the area of the south side due to the worsening of weather condition and engine trouble, an unpardonable heinous provocation against the DPRK.

The statement demanded the south Korean authorities send them, who were being detained at the instruction of the U.S. imperialists, back to their country and families without delay.

The Switzerland-Korea Committee and the Swiss Group for the Study of the Juche Idea on July 16 in a joint statement urged the pro-U.S. conservative authorities of south Korea to repatriate DPRK residents.

The Park Geun Hye group, which much touted "unification" and "reunion of separated families", is violating the human rights of DPRK residents, the statement said.