March 29, 2024
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S.Korean arrested in Japan for export to N.Korea through Singapore

Businessman nabbed under law forbidding trade without government's permission

A businessman, known to be South Korean national surnamed Kim, was arrested in Japan on February 18 for exporting illegally to North Korea through Singapore in January 2014.

Exported goods reportedly included sweets, garments, dishes, spoons and forks.

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