Ex-official of Chongryon affiliate to be arrested

TOKYO, Japan - Riot police confront supporters of the pro-Pyongyang General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, or Chongryon, as police searched Chongryon's federation of chambers of commerce and industry in Tokyo's Taito Ward Nov. 27. Police plan to arrest a former official of a Chongryon affiliate on suspicion of violating the certified tax accountant law. (Kyodo)

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