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 Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 12:41 am Post subject: Pardon? Did you not help Kim Jong Il? |
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352 People Get Special Amnesties Wednesday
The government has decided to grant presidential pardons to 352 people, on the occasion of Buddha's Birthday Wednesday, including six people convicted of playing roles in an illegal money transfer to North Korea in 2000, officials said on Tuesday.
"They conspired the illegal remittance and as the result, were convicted of the charges," a Justice Ministry official said. "However, considering the unique situation at the time of the remittance and the roles they played in improving inter-Korean relations, a second chance should be given to them."
Officials said the government would not allow pardons to government workers who have been reprimanded for attempting to organize labor unions, and such moves are subject to strict punishment under current laws. South Korea still does not permit public sector workers to form labor unions, making them unable to take collective action.
http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/200405/kt2004052516343210440.htm |
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