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Ruling Party Wants to Pass Law Requiring Approval Before Distributing Leaflets to North Korea
Media Pen, 2018-9-28
Deoburreo Minju Party lawmaker Kim Byeong-ug (김병욱) proposed amendments to the Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Law, which require approval before distributing leaflets to North Korea, on
2018-9-28.
– Leaflets sent to North Korea must get approval from the Ministry of Unification (MOU)
– Must reveal methods
– Must reveal contents
– The MOU can cancel it anytime
– Punishment: 3 years in jail or 30,000,000 Won (~$27,000) fine
