N. Korea issues commemorative stamp for 60th anniv. of Chongryon

N. Korea issues commemorative stamp for 60th anniv. of Chongryon

Photo taken in May 2015 shows North Korea's postage stamp issued in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, a pro-Pyongyang group in Japan commonly known as Chongryon. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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