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November 05, 2024
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ROK investigating progressive groups for establishing pro-North Korea spy cells

Conservative lawmakers say far-left party in Jeju and Changwon was allegedly in contact with DPRK agents

South Korean authorities are investigating multiple civil organizations for allegedly working with North Korean agents to conduct covert intelligence operations in the South, ruling People Power Party (PPP) politicians stated Wednesday. 

In a statement on social media, lawmaker Tae Yong-ho said the National Intelligence Service (NIS) “has been investigating allegations of espionage, with officials from South Korea's progressive political parties meeting with North Korean agents to establish an underground organization.”

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