South Korea’s unification ministry has formally urged a civic group to stop launching leaflets toward North Korea, marking the first such appeal since the anti-leaflet law was struck down in 2023.
In a briefing Monday, the ministry’s spokesperson criticized a recent leaflet launch by the Abductee’s Family Union, noting that the organization went ahead with its activities despite a request from the ministry to refrain from such actions.
South Korea’s unification ministry has formally urged a civic group to stop launching leaflets toward North Korea, marking the first such appeal since the anti-leaflet law was struck down in 2023.
In a briefing Monday, the ministry’s spokesperson criticized a recent leaflet launch by the Abductee’s Family Union, noting that the organization went ahead with its activities despite a request from the ministry to refrain from such actions.
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