Alleged North Korean collaborator claims he was preparing for unification



News Alleged North Korean collaborator claims he was preparing for unification South Korean man denies charges that he and three others took orders from DPRK operatives Chaewon Chung August 31, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News (file) \| A silhouette of a North Korean man in April, 2010 A key suspect in a major espionage case involving South Koreans who allegedly worked for North Korea has denied the accusations against him, telling NK News that his activities were part of efforts to promote unification. Son Jong-pyo, the 47-year-old operator of pro-Pyongyang media outlet Chungbuk Youth Newspaper, was one of four South Koreans whom police arrested on Aug. 2 on charges of violating South Korea’s National Security Act by taking orders from DPRK spies. A key suspect in a major espionage case involving South Koreans who allegedly worked for North Korea has denied the accusations against him, telling NK News that his activities were part of efforts to promote unification. Son Jong-pyo, the 47-year-old operator of pro-Pyongyang media outlet Chungbuk Youth Newspaper, was one of four South Koreans whom police arrested on Aug. 2 on charges of violating South Korea’s National Security Act by taking orders from DPRK spies. 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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Alleged North Korean collaborator claims he was preparing for unification

South Korean man denies charges that he and three others took orders from DPRK operatives

Chaewon Chung August 31, 2021

Alleged North Korean collaborator claims he was preparing for unification

NK News (file) | A silhouette of a North Korean man in April, 2010

A key suspect in a major espionage case involving South Koreans who allegedly worked for North Korea has denied the accusations against him, telling NK News that his activities were part of efforts to promote unification.

Son Jong-pyo, the 47-year-old operator of pro-Pyongyang media outlet Chungbuk Youth Newspaper, was one of four South Koreans whom police arrested on Aug. 2 on charges of violating South Korea’s National Security Act by taking orders from DPRK spies.

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