Japanese police raided the residences of six Chongryon’ members Thursday, including the home of its chairman Ho Jong Man.
Japanese police said the trading company Toho, based in Tokyo and owned by South Korean Lee Dong-cheol, has been smuggling North Korean pine mushrooms and that Chongryon is connected to this operation.
Japanese police raided the residences of six Chongryon’ members Thursday, including the home of its chairman Ho Jong Man.
Japanese police said the trading company Toho, based in Tokyo and owned by South Korean Lee Dong-cheol, has been smuggling North Korean pine mushrooms and that Chongryon is connected to this operation.
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