The North Korean Refugees Human Rights Association of Korea in Seoul was founded by Kim Young Hwa
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Law Passed to Quash Criticism of Indonesia Politicians
Critics say the new MD3 law will hamper criticism of Indonesian politicians and reduce their accountability
There is a dark side to the North Korean Olympics spectacle
Athletes are forced to stand in front of crowds to be publicly abused and condemned if they fail to win
Satirical North Korean political art is defector’s way of hitting back
North Korea-born artist and political defector Sun Mu was trained as a propaganda artist in his native North
South Korean songs given rare public performance in North
North Korea has allowed songs from the South to be played in public for the first time in years
Cambodia Passes Law Outlawing Government Criticism
Cambodians forbidden from insulting the king under new prolonged assault on civil liberties in the country
VIDEO: India’s Democratic Journey 70 Years Since Independence
The end of the British Empire in Indian was one of the planet’s most transformational events since World War II
Why the Thai junta chief’s latest pop song falls flat with citizens
The Thai junta chief’s attempt to woo the country with a rock ballad dubbed “Diamond Heart” fell flat on Valentine’s Day
The World Must Act On Cambodia’s Crackdown on Dissent
Cambodia’s ruling party has launched a swift, ruthless and far-reaching crackdown on all forms of dissent
Cambodian dissident jailed after deportation from Thailand
Human rights groups condemn Thailand for deporting Cambodian woman who fled her country to avoid prosecution