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Damin Jung
Damin Jung was an NK News correspondent based in Seoul. She previously worked at the CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies) Korea Chair.
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News Religious freedom in N. Korea remains “of concern” to U.S.: State DepartmentDPRK has been designated a "Country of Particular Concern" since 2001 North Korea will be designated as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act for the 17th consecutive year, according to the U.S. Department of State on Tuesday. In the State Department's annual report on religious freedom, North Korea is accused of having "engaged in or tolerated particularly severe violations of religious freedom." © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |