A controversial South Korean law that can send people to jail for launching informational flyers to North Korea went into effect on Tuesday, despite repeated outcry from activists and free speech groups.
South Korea’s “anti-leaflet law,” which was passed in Dec. 2020, bans individuals from sending flyers, money and goods — including activists’ favored USBs filled with foreign media — to North Korean territory. Violators face up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 30 million won ($27,200).
A controversial South Korean law that can send people to jail for launching informational flyers to North Korea went into effect on Tuesday, despite repeated outcry from activists and free speech groups.
South Korea’s “anti-leaflet law,” which was passed in Dec. 2020, bans individuals from sending flyers, money and goods — including activists’ favored USBs filled with foreign media — to North Korean territory. Violators face up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 30 million won ($27,200).
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