Seoul on Wednesday night passed its North Korean human rights bill 11 years after it was first brought before the National Assembly, following the end of world's longest filibuster against an anti-terrorism law which concluded with the opposition party’s surrender.
The legislation, which has been stuck since last fall despite broad agreement between the ruling Saenuri and opposition Minjoo parties, passed with a strong majority.
Seoul on Wednesday night passed its North Korean human rights bill 11 years after it was first brought before the National Assembly, following the end of world's longest filibuster against an anti-terrorism law which concluded with the opposition party’s surrender.
The legislation, which has been stuck since last fall despite broad agreement between the ruling Saenuri and opposition Minjoo parties, passed with a strong majority.
Try unlimited access
Only $1 for four weeks
-
Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations,
analysis
-
Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period
-
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.
SHARE
COPY LINK
X
MASTODON
