South Korean government bars four labor union officials from visiting the North | NK News
NK News Logo
November 24, 2024
NK News is hiring
News

South Korean government bars four labor union officials from visiting the North

Korean Confederation of Trade Unions says no concrete reason given for ban

The South Korean government has decided to disallow four citizens belonging to a national labor union from visiting the DPRK for an upcoming inter-Korean event, the Ministry of Unification (MOU) said on Thursday.

The Korean Council for Reconciliation and Cooperation (KCRC) is set to hold a two-day inter-Korean event at Mount Kumgang this weekend with its North Korean counterpart, the Consultative Council for National Reconciliation (CCNR).

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.