NK Representatives Prohibited from Entering U.S. To Participate in NGO Meeting

North Korean representatives of the Chosun Minju Lawyers Association criticized the U.S. at the statement issued on Saturday for denying visas to them who were to participate in the `Korea International War Crimes Tribunal`, announced Chosun Central Broadcasting. At the statement the representatives said that ``the U.S.’s conduct of prohibition of foreign representatives, who are to participate in the international meeting, from entering the U.S. is a serious violation of the international law, the international relationship, and the fundamental international principles. The U.S. is afraid of international protest, denunciation, and the explosion of anti-U.S. sentiment concerning the U.S.’ brutal massacre of civilians.`` The North Korean representatives planned to participate in the `Korea International War Crimes Tribunal`, hosted by South-North (the Korea Truth Commission) and the International Action Centre (IAC), along with 80 South Korean representatives.

Kim Young-Sik spear@donga.com