Human Rights Watch decries bill that could jail North Korea activists



News Human Rights Watch decries bill that could jail North Korea activists The South Korean bill could fine leafleting activists up to $27,200 or jail them for up to three years Kelly Kasulis December 4, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON north_korea_propaganda_balloons - Rene Walter - CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 A major human rights organization is decrying a South Korean bill that would ban groups from blasting loudspeaker propaganda into North Korean territory or launching informational leaflets over the border. On Saturday, Human Rights Watch urged South Korea's National Assembly to scrap a bill nicknamed the "anti-leaflet law," calling it a violation of free speech. A major human rights organization is decrying a South Korean bill that would ban groups from blasting loudspeaker propaganda into North Korean territory or launching informational leaflets over the border. On Saturday, Human Rights Watch urged South Korea's National Assembly to scrap a bill nicknamed the "anti-leaflet law," calling it a violation of free speech. 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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Human Rights Watch decries bill that could jail North Korea activists

The South Korean bill could fine leafleting activists up to $27,200 or jail them for up to three years

Kelly Kasulis December 4, 2020

Human Rights Watch decries bill that could jail North Korea activists

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A major human rights organization is decrying a South Korean bill that would ban groups from blasting loudspeaker propaganda into North Korean territory or launching informational leaflets over the border.

On Saturday, Human Rights Watch urged South Korea's National Assembly to scrap a bill nicknamed the "anti-leaflet law," calling it a violation of free speech.

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