Infighting in North Korean sympathizer group leads Dutch branch to split



News Infighting in North Korean sympathizer group leads Dutch branch to split Netherlands chief leads one-man rebellion from Korean Friendship Organization, which promotes DPRK internationally Ifang Bremer January 18, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Marcel van Stralen (right) and KFA UK's President Dermot Hudson in front of a Karl Marx statue \| Image: Marcel van Stralen's Facebook page Infighting within the Korean Friendship Association (KFA) has led the Dutch branch of the North Korean sympathizers group to sever ties with its Spanish leader and set up a rival organization. The head of KFA Netherlands Marcel van Stralen first announced the independence of his branch from the KFA in a social media post in October, accusing KFA leader Alejandro Cao de Benos and its intelligence chief Mana Sapmak of undermining him. Infighting within the Korean Friendship Association (KFA) has led the Dutch branch of the North Korean sympathizers group to sever ties with its Spanish leader and set up a rival organization. The head of KFA Netherlands Marcel van Stralen first announced the independence of his branch from the KFA in a social media post in October, accusing KFA leader Alejandro Cao de Benos and its intelligence chief Mana Sapmak of undermining him. 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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Infighting in North Korean sympathizer group leads Dutch branch to split

Netherlands chief leads one-man rebellion from Korean Friendship Organization, which promotes DPRK internationally

Ifang Bremer January 18, 2023

Infighting in North Korean sympathizer group leads Dutch branch to split

Marcel van Stralen (right) and KFA UK's President Dermot Hudson in front of a Karl Marx statue | Image: Marcel van Stralen's Facebook page

Infighting within the Korean Friendship Association (KFA) has led the Dutch branch of the North Korean sympathizers group to sever ties with its Spanish leader and set up a rival organization.

The head of KFA Netherlands Marcel van Stralen first announced the independence of his branch from the KFA in a social media post in October, accusing KFA leader Alejandro Cao de Benos and its intelligence chief Mana Sapmak of undermining him.

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