US closely monitoring ROK's criminal investigation of North Korea activists



News US closely monitoring ROK’s criminal investigation of North Korea activists Dept of State says activists should be able to "freely exercise the freedoms of expression, assembly, and association" Chad O'Carroll November 6, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News The United States is closely monitoring South Korea's criminal investigation of three human rights groups known for sending materials like bibles and USB sticks into North Korea, the U.S. State Department told NK News on Friday. Cases focusing on nine individuals from these groups were sent to the prosecutor's office, Seoul's Metropolitan Police Agency confirmed on Thursday — a decision that drew criticism from some in the human rights community for representing censorship that favored North Korea. The United States is closely monitoring South Korea's criminal investigation of three human rights groups known for sending materials like bibles and USB sticks into North Korea, the U.S. State Department told NK News on Friday. Cases focusing on nine individuals from these groups were sent to the prosecutor's office, Seoul's Metropolitan Police Agency confirmed on Thursday — a decision that drew criticism from some in the human rights community for representing censorship that favored North Korea. 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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US closely monitoring ROK’s criminal investigation of North Korea activists

Dept of State says activists should be able to "freely exercise the freedoms of expression, assembly, and association"

Chad O'Carroll November 6, 2020

US closely monitoring ROK’s criminal investigation of North Korea activists

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The United States is closely monitoring South Korea's criminal investigation of three human rights groups known for sending materials like bibles and USB sticks into North Korea, the U.S. State Department told NK News on Friday.

Cases focusing on nine individuals from these groups were sent to the prosecutor's office, Seoul's Metropolitan Police Agency confirmed on Thursday — a decision that drew criticism from some in the human rights community for representing censorship that favored North Korea.

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