The statement said:

The south Korean authorities' allurement and abduction of a group of citizens of the DPRK is sparking great concern of the world peace-loving people.

The said kidnapping is a criminal act of violating human rights.

It is being used for anti-DPRK propaganda in south Korea under the aegis of the U.S. and what's more it is aggravating the tension on the Korean peninsula.

The south Korean authorities should be aware of the aggravation of the problem and immediately send the abductees back.

The peace on the Korean peninsula is a vital issue related to global peace.

We strongly urge the south Korean authorities to immediately stop all provocations against the DPRK.