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  Abductees’ Family Union, noting that the organization went ahead with its activities despite a request from the ministry to refrain from such actions. 

“As this could heighten tensions on the Korean Peninsula and threaten the lives and safety of residents in border areas, we strongly urge an end to the leaflet launches,” the