Three Journalists Detained and Office Illegally Searched For Alleged Violation of the National Security Law
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Source : People\'s Manifesto Initiative (PMI), Malaysia
INISIATIF MANIFESTO RAKYAT (People's Manifesto Intiative)
Mr. Kim Dae-jung
President of Republic of Korea
The Chungwoadae
1 Sejong-ro, Chonro-gu
Seoul, 110-050
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Your Excellency, 22 Nov 2001
First of all, I was upset to hear that the National Security Law (NSL) of South Korea still exists or continues, at best, without any amendment. Its existence creates fear in society by limiting and violating the basic human rights of the Korean people even though four years have passed since you became the president of the country.
I have heard so many times about the notorious role of the NSL in Korea and its terrible impact on the Korean democratic and unification movement. That is why the abolition of the NSL has always been at the top of the list of demands in the countrys long journey for democratization and peaceful unification of Korea. I strongly urge you to abolish the NSL immediately. This act will not only benefit your own country but will be a good signal to other Asian countries which also oppress their people under draconian laws like the NSL, such as the Internal Security Act (ISA) in Malaysia.
As a Nobel Peace Prize recipient and former political prisoner oppressed by the National Security Law, I hope that you personally understand why I am writing to you. After all, you yourself stated, "Don't stop writing... If you give us moral support, we will do the rest."
I once again firmly urge you to take further steps to abolish the NSL and to release immediately the three Jajuminbo journalists and 123 additional political prisoners without any preconditions.
Yours sincerely,
Irene Xavier
Spoke person,
People's Manifesto Initiative (PMI),Malaysia
2001 / -1 / 2-
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