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It’s not just leaflets. Seoul’s new law is a historic assault on free speech.
The new "anti-leaflet" law insults the constitution and will have a chilling effect on North Korea-related activism
Despite uproar, Seoul passes law that can send North Korea activists to prison
Legal experts and human rights groups worry that the new law is too sweeping and infringes on free speech
Seoul is just hours away from passing a bill that can jail North Korea activists
A days-long filibuster is set to end soon, and legal experts say the bill will likely become law.
‘Don’t play with snow’: North Korea warns foreigners ahead of a COVID-19 winter
Requirement part of "ultra-level" anti-COVID-19 rules currently applied throughout North Korea
US official will probe South Korean civic rights if ‘anti-leaflet’ bill passes
Seoul may soon pass a bill that would punish sending leaflets into North Korea with possible fines and jail time
Full text: South Korea’s new ‘anti-leaflet’ law, in English
NK Pro commissioned a full translation of the full proposed law change
Ask a North Korean: Do North Koreans think their country is the world’s best?
“Nobody honestly thinks North Korea is the best country in the world. If you live in poverty, how could you?”
North Korea tested 9,300 people for COVID-19 and still claims to have zero cases
The DPRK relayed new numbers to the World Health Organization. The country ran 18,472 COVID-19 tests as of Nov. 26.
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
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
