North Korean veterans turn to violent, drug-related crimes: report



News North Korean veterans turn to violent, drug-related crimes: report Radio Free Asia report cites sources claiming ‘difficult living situations’ led to illicit activity Max Kim August 28, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Eric Lafforgue A number of North Korean veterans in tough living situations have been committing violent and drug-related crimes, according to a Radio Free Asia (RFA) article published on Tuesday. The trend has prompted the North Korean government to “severely condemn antisocial behavior among veterans,” according to the article. A number of North Korean veterans in tough living situations have been committing violent and drug-related crimes, according to a Radio Free Asia (RFA) article published on Tuesday. The trend has prompted the North Korean government to “severely condemn antisocial behavior among veterans,” according to the article. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean veterans turn to violent, drug-related crimes: report

Radio Free Asia report cites sources claiming ‘difficult living situations’ led to illicit activity

Max Kim August 28, 2014

North Korean veterans turn to violent, drug-related crimes: report

Eric Lafforgue

A number of North Korean veterans in tough living situations have been committing violent and drug-related crimes, according to a Radio Free Asia (RFA) article published on Tuesday.

The trend has prompted the North Korean government to “severely condemn antisocial behavior among veterans,” according to the article.

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