March 28, 2024
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Four South Koreans, five entities indicted for smuggling North Korean coal

Individuals accused of forging documents and violating Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Act

Four South Korean individuals and five entities were on Monday formally accused of illegally importing North Korean coal and other sanctioned commodities into the country, the Daegu District Public Prosecutor’s Office said.

A 44-year-old South Korean female was arrested and charged on suspicion of violating the Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Act, while three individuals and five corporate bodies were indicted without detention last Friday.

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