1975 Zainichi Koreans Affiliated with Chongryon Visit S. Korea
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In 1975, the Park Chung Hee administration permitted Zainichi Koreans Affiliated with Chongryon to visit South Korea ahead of the Chuseok holiday. We take a look at how they were able to enter their homeland.
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