Defector charged with sending rice to North Korean secret police



News Defector charged with sending rice to North Korean secret police Prosecutor's office says woman planned to return to DPRK, hoped to avoid punishment for leaving Dagyum Ji February 19, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News A North Korean defector has been arrested and charged with sending 130 tons of rice to the DPRK's secret police, the Suwon District Prosecutor’s Office confirmed to NK News on Monday. The 49-year-old woman, who has only been named as "Mrs A," has been charged with violating the National Security Act in sending 130 tons of rice — worth around KRW 105 million (USD$140,410) — to the DPRK Ministry of State Security (MSS) last year. A North Korean defector has been arrested and charged with sending 130 tons of rice to the DPRK's secret police, the Suwon District Prosecutor’s Office confirmed to NK News on Monday. The 49-year-old woman, who has only been named as "Mrs A," has been charged with violating the National Security Act in sending 130 tons of rice — worth around KRW 105 million (USD$140,410) — to the DPRK Ministry of State Security (MSS) last year. 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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Defector charged with sending rice to North Korean secret police

Prosecutor's office says woman planned to return to DPRK, hoped to avoid punishment for leaving

Dagyum Ji February 19, 2018

Defector charged with sending rice to North Korean secret police

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A North Korean defector has been arrested and charged with sending 130 tons of rice to the DPRK's secret police, the Suwon District Prosecutor’s Office confirmed to NK News on Monday.

The 49-year-old woman, who has only been named as "Mrs A," has been charged with violating the National Security Act in sending 130 tons of rice — worth around KRW 105 million (USD$140,410) — to the DPRK Ministry of State Security (MSS) last year.

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