Korean student-detainee faces Security Law investigation



News Korean student-detainee faces Security Law investigation Lawyers said intentions, cultural background should be considered; Joo unlikely to face punishment despite violating law Ha-young Choi October 7, 2015 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Korea Central News Agency The New York University student repatriated from North Korea earlier this week is currently under investigation for violating South Korea's National Security Act, South Korean media have reported. Because Joo, 21, entered into North Korea without permission and made pro-North remarks during an interview in North Korea, he appears to have violated the law, which South Korea has had on the books since the late 1940s. The New York University student repatriated from North Korea earlier this week is currently under investigation for violating South Korea's National Security Act, South Korean media have reported. Because Joo, 21, entered into North Korea without permission and made pro-North remarks during an interview in North Korea, he appears to have violated the law, which South Korea has had on the books since the late 1940s. 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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Korean student-detainee faces Security Law investigation

Lawyers said intentions, cultural background should be considered; Joo unlikely to face punishment despite violating law

Ha-young Choi October 7, 2015

Korean student-detainee faces Security Law investigation

Korea Central News Agency

The New York University student repatriated from North Korea earlier this week is currently under investigation for violating South Korea's National Security Act, South Korean media have reported.

Because Joo, 21, entered into North Korea without permission and made pro-North remarks during an interview in North Korea, he appears to have violated the law, which South Korea has had on the books since the late 1940s.

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