South Korea has repatriated six North Koreans who drifted into its waters by mistake earlier this year. The six individuals were all handed back across the rivals' sea border on Wednesday morning, according to the South Korean Ministry of Unification.

South Korea sent six North Koreans back across their sea border, months after they drifted south in wooden boats in March and May.

The fishermen’s boats had drifted into South Korean waters, officials said. The South’s new president has been trying to improve ties with North Korea.