April 16, 2024
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ROK lawmakers seek to change abduction laws to avoid “conflict” with North

Human rights organizations have raised concerns, filed opposition with UN officials

Lawmakers from South Korea's ruling Democratic Party are seeking amendments to language within two existing ROK laws relating to abductions by the DPRK in order to avoid “conflict” with North Korea, two bills filed by 12 assembly members show.

The proposed amendments to the existing laws were filed on August 13 in Bills 14846 and 14847.

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