North Korean executions rose dramatically during COVID-19, report shows

Report reveals North Korean executions rose dramatically during COVID-19 pandemic, notably for cultural and religious offences.

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Repression of foreign cultural behaviour and religious beliefs intensified during isolation period.

Finding underscores persistent serious human rights violations in North Korea.

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