SINGAPORE: Two South Korean men were arrested on Thursday (Jun 7) for allegedly trespassing at the home of the North Korean ambassador at Joo Chiat Lane.
The men, aged 42 and 45, are working for South Korean broadcaster KBS News, said the Singapore police in a news release on Friday, adding that they were alerted to the case at about 3.50pm.
Two other South Koreans, a 31-year-old working for KBS News and a 29-year-old guide and interpreter for the group, are under investigation.
All three men from KBS News are not accredited media personnel in Singapore, police added.
The North Korean flag (right) seen at the entrance of the ambassador’s house at Joo Chiat Lane. (Photo: Fann Sim)
The arrests come days before Singapore is due to host the highly anticipated summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un on Jun 12. Authorities have reminded all foreigners visiting Singapore to abide by local laws.
“Those who break the law will be dealt with firmly, and this may include termination of visas and repatriation,” said the police.
“Members of the media who commit any offence in Singapore will also not be accredited and thus will not be able to cover the summit between the United States of America and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
If convicted of criminal trespass, the South Korean men could be jailed for up to three months, fined up to S$1,500 or both.
