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Seoul court orders North Korea to pay $32.5 million for destruction of liaison office

A Seoul court has ordered North Korea to pay $32.5 million for the destruction of the Inter-Korean Liaison Office in June 2020. This ruling is the first instance of the South Korean government seeking damages from North Korea. The office was established to improve relations between the two countries but was demolished amid rising tensions.

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A Seoul court has ordered North Korea to pay $32.5 million for the destruction of the Inter-Korean Liaison Office in June 2020. This ruling is the first instance of the South Korean government seeking damages from North Korea. The office was established to improve relations between the two countries but was demolished amid rising tensions.

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Seoul court orders North Korea to pay $32.5m for blowing up office

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Seoul court orders North Korea to pay $32.5 million for destruction of liaison office