S. Korean residents group in Japan chooses new leader

S. Korean residents group in Japan chooses new leader

TOKYO, Japan - The Korean Residents Union in Japan chose Chong Jin as a new president on Sept. 21 after the pro-Seoul group's former leader resigned over internal divisions following a landmark reconciliation attempt with the pro-Pyongyang General Association of Korean Residents in Japan in May.

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