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South Korean authorities must release journalists' leader
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Publisher:  International Federation of Journalists
Date Written:  01/04/2009
Year Published:  2009  
Resource Type:  Article

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls on authorities in South Korea to immediately release YTN union chairman Jong-Myun Roh, who has been detained for 10 days since being arrested ahead of strike action at the broadcaster.

Abstract:  The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls on authorities in South Korea to immediately release YTN union chairman Jong-Myun Roh, who has been detained for 10 days since being arrested ahead of strike action at the broadcaster.

Roh was arrested on March 22, the day before YTN staff were due to take strike action as part of their long campaign to secure guarantees of editorial independence at the broadcaster. Three other union members arrested on the same day were quickly released...
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