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Despite outcries, Seoul is set to pass a law that can jail North Korea activists
Legal experts say the bill is vague, sweeping and potentially dangerous — and that it could lead to unjust crackdowns
December 9, 2020
Controversial South Korean ‘anti-leaflet’ bill delayed after filibuster attempt
The bill drew criticism from the human rights community for criminalizing some forms of anti-North Korea activism
December 9, 2020
General Paul LaCamera nominated as next US Forces Korea commander
If appointed, LaCamera will succeed General Robert B. Abrams
December 8, 2020
Human rights advocates call Seoul’s anti-leaflet bill an ‘embarrassment’
If passed, the bill will make sending leaflets to North Korea illegal and punishable with big fines or prison time
December 7, 2020
UN drops North Korea from key aid report after dwindled access to the country
The report names countries that desperately need aid in 2021, amid the “deepest global recession since the 1930s”
December 3, 2020
Seoul ‘anti-leaflet’ bill moves forward with heavy fines and years in prison
Lawmakers clash as bill passes first step on Wednesday, with dissenters calling it “evil” and “excessive”
December 2, 2020
North Korea reports 8,594 ‘suspected’ COVID-19 cases, zero confirmed infections
The DPRK reports its coronavirus numbers to the World Health Organization on a semi-regular basis
December 1, 2020
Giant octopus slide? North Korea shows off new, colorful ‘socialist villages’
See the photos: North Korean state TV is airing propaganda about newly-built housing communities and partying residents
December 1, 2020
North Korea blew up the liaison office. Can the South Korean government sue?
Experts say filing a lawsuit against the North is “theoretically possible.” But there are several boxes to be ticked.
November 30, 2020
Seoul wants its money back after spending $11.7 million on aid to North Korea
South Korea spent the money to set up a rice aid project with the World Food Programme, but North Korea refused the help
November 30, 2020
