North Korea calls for revoking UN human rights resolution



News North Korea calls for revoking UN human rights resolution Demand follows retractions from Shin Dong-hyuk; North threatens to reveal 'lies' of other defectors Subin Kim February 4, 2015 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON UN Photo by Kim Haughton North Korea's foreign minister has sent letters to the UN leadership proposing that the UN General Assembly’s human rights resolution be revoked, citing famed defector Shin Dong-hyuk's "fabrication," North Korean state media reported. The Korean Central News Agency reported Wednesday that Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong sent the letters to the UN secretary-general and the president of the current session of the UN General Assembly on Monday. North Korea's foreign minister has sent letters to the UN leadership proposing that the UN General Assembly’s human rights resolution be revoked, citing famed defector Shin Dong-hyuk's "fabrication," North Korean state media reported. The Korean Central News Agency reported Wednesday that Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong sent the letters to the UN secretary-general and the president of the current session of the UN General Assembly on Monday. 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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North Korea calls for revoking UN human rights resolution

Demand follows retractions from Shin Dong-hyuk; North threatens to reveal 'lies' of other defectors

Subin Kim February 4, 2015

North Korea calls for revoking UN human rights resolution

UN Photo by Kim Haughton

North Korea's foreign minister has sent letters to the UN leadership proposing that the UN General Assembly’s human rights resolution be revoked, citing famed defector Shin Dong-hyuk's "fabrication," North Korean state media reported.

The Korean Central News Agency reported Wednesday that Foreign Minister Ri Su Yong sent the letters to the UN secretary-general and the president of the current session of the UN General Assembly on Monday.

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