North Korean books in a library in Pyongyang | Image: Eric Lafforgue (April 13, 2008)
Seoul police recently raided the office and home of a religious activist last month over what he says are accusations that he published pro-North Korea materials in violation of South Korea’s National Security Act (NSA).
The Seoul Metropolitan Police confirmed to NK News on Thursday that it is investigating pro-unification pastor Jung Dae-il and seized items during the raids late last month, without providing further details on the charges against Jung.
Seoul police recently raided the office and home of a religious activist last month over what he says are accusations that he published pro-North Korea materials in violation of South Korea’s National Security Act (NSA).
The Seoul Metropolitan Police confirmed to NK News on Thursday that it is investigating pro-unification pastor Jung Dae-il and seized items during the raids late last month, without providing further details on the charges against Jung.
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Ifang Bremer is a Seoul Correspondent at NK News. He has worked on investigations for The Guardian and The Observer and previously wrote features on Korea for Dutch newspaper NRC.