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South Koreans divided on North Korean human rights bill

By Mon, Jun 27, 2011 7:18PM UTC View Comments Would you trust this man with tens of millions of dollars worth of aid? (AP file photo)

The recent debate in South Korea’s National Assembly over competing bills dealing with North Korean human rights reveals that there is a large gulf between conservatives and progressives on the issue. The conservative Grand National Party, which has a majority in the assembly, is pushing legislation that would aid groups, including those staffed by North...

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More reports of cannibalism in North Korea

By Sat, Jun 25, 2011 7:22PM UTC View Comments North Korean children showing effects of malnutrition. (photo date and source unknown)

There have been periodic reports of cannibalism in North Korea since its chronic food crisis began in the 1990s. The latest claims are based on a 791-page manual for North Korean police printed in 2009.  The report uses previous events as examples to help train police what to look for and how to deal with different...

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