April 24, 2024
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S. Korean journalists criticize MoU for failing to prevent censorship

Journalists at reunions say MoU passive toward North Korea's blatant interference in their reporting

South Korean journalists released a statement on Tuesday urging that the Ministry of Unification (MoU) demand that North Korea not interfere in their reporting during family reunions.

The journalists from 38 media outlets criticized North Korea for interfering in their reporting during the family reunions that finished Monday at Mount Kumgang, North Korea. North Korea examined the journalists’ computers and USB drives, they said, returning the devices a day later despite the journalists’ complaints.

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