April 16, 2024
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Man accused of Madrid embassy break-in is well known North Korea activist

U.S.-based Adrian Hong also linked to Cheollima Civil Defense organization, multiple sources say

The ‘Adrian Hong Chang’ accused this week of leading a dramatic break-in at the DPRK embassy in Spain is a U.S.-based human rights activist long involved in North Korea-related issues, multiple sources confirmed to NK News on Wednesday.

Adrian Hong, who the Spanish High Court alleges led a group of ten in the raid, was a founder of the Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) NGO.

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