Ministry of Unification: "'Anti-North Korea Leaflet Law' to Be Applied Flexibly and Reasonably"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] As the so-called 'Law Prohibiting Leaflets to North Korea,' officially the 'Amendment to the Act on the Development of Inter-Korean Relations,' comes into effect on the 30th, the Ministry of Unification has stated that it will "apply the law flexibly and reasonably."

Lee Jong-joo, spokesperson for the Ministry of Unification, said at a regular briefing on the 29th in response to related questions, "We have continued communication with domestic and international human rights organizations during the preparation process for the law's enforcement."

The law prohibiting leaflets to North Korea primarily stipulates that broadcasting with loudspeakers, posting visual materials, or distributing leaflets near the Military Demarcation Line may be punished by up to three years of imprisonment or a fine of up to 30 million won.

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