Seoul is just hours away from passing a bill that can jail North Korea activists



News Seoul is just hours away from passing a bill that can jail North Korea activists A days-long filibuster is set to end soon, and legal experts say the bill will likely become law. Won-Gi Jung December 14, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Pixabay During a two-day-long filibuster, Seoul’s lawmakers clashed over a controversial bill that could jail or fine people for sending informational fliers and propaganda leaflets over the border into North Korean territory. The National Assembly’s vote on the “anti-leaflet” bill has been delayed since last Wednesday after the opposing, conservative People’s Power Party staged multiple filibusters. During a two-day-long filibuster, Seoul’s lawmakers clashed over a controversial bill that could jail or fine people for sending informational fliers and propaganda leaflets over the border into North Korean territory. The National Assembly’s vote on the “anti-leaflet” bill has been delayed since last Wednesday after the opposing, conservative People’s Power Party staged multiple filibusters. 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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Seoul is just hours away from passing a bill that can jail North Korea activists

A days-long filibuster is set to end soon, and legal experts say the bill will likely become law.

Won-Gi Jung December 14, 2020

Seoul is just hours away from passing a bill that can jail North Korea activists

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During a two-day-long filibuster, Seoul’s lawmakers clashed over a controversial bill that could jail or fine people for sending informational fliers and propaganda leaflets over the border into North Korean territory.

The National Assembly’s vote on the “anti-leaflet” bill has been delayed since last Wednesday after the opposing, conservative People’s Power Party staged multiple filibusters.

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