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North Korean escapee, lead strategist at the Global Peace Foundation, and founder of the North Korean Young Leaders Assembly.

North Korean escapee, lead strategist at the Global Peace Foundation, and founder of the North Korean Young Leaders Assembly.

Lee

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Hyunseung Lee is a North Korean escapee, lead strategist at the Global Peace Foundation, and founder of the North Korean Young Leaders Assembly. A former sergeant in North Korea's Army Special Forces, he also served as chairman of the Kim Il-sung Socialist Youth League in Dalian, China, before his escape. He is a guest contributor to UPI and holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University.

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Freedom of Expression Does Not Collapse in a Single Moment

Freedom of Expression Does Not Collapse in a Single Moment

South Korea is shifting from restricting information about North Korea to allowing greater public access to it. The government has ended several anti-North Korean broadcasts while opening access to state media such as Rodong Sinmun and Korean Central Television. The key concern is that this is not independent journalism, but North Korean state propaganda, raising questions about where Seoul’s information policy is heading.

South Korea is shifting from restricting information about North Korea to allowing greater public access to it. The government has ended several anti-North Korean broadcasts while opening access to state media such as Rodong Sinmun and Korean Central Television. The key concern is that this is not independent journalism, but North Korean state propaganda, raising questions about where Seoul’s information policy is heading.

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Dangerous habit to label young dissenters as far right

Dangerous habit to label young dissenters as far right

June 9 (UPI) -- South Korea held its ninth nationwide local elections Wednesday. By early afternoon, something unprecedented had occurred.

June 9 (UPI) -- South Korea held its ninth nationwide local elections Wednesday. By early afternoon, something unprecedented had occurred.

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