N. Korea defectors visit Japan to publicize human rights issues

N. Korea defectors visit Japan to publicize human rights issues

NARITA, Japan - About 20 defectors from North Korea now living in South Korea arrive at Narita airport Sept. 5 to publicize human rights problems related to political prisons in the North. They are scheduled to hold symposiums in nine cities, including Tokyo and Osaka, with Japanese nongovernmental organizations. (Kyodo)

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