South Korea activists halt decades-long anti-North Korea leaflet campaign
A long-running campaign to send anti-North Korea leaflets across the border has come to an end. Choi Seong-ryong, leader of the civic group Families of Abductees to North Korea, made the announcement on July 8. The move follows years of tension over balloon launches used to distribute the materials.
The suspension took place in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, where activists had previously launched leaflets criticising the North Korean regime. Choi’s organisation, which represents families of those abducted by North Korea, had been a key participant in these campaigns.
The decision marks the end of a controversial practice that had drawn both domestic and international attention. Activists had used balloons to float leaflets into North Korea for years, but concerns over safety and diplomatic relations led to its shutdown. Choi’s announcement signals a shift in strategy for groups opposing the North Korean government.
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