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Political prisoner freed after 41 years in South Korea
Woo Yong Gak, 70, released from Taejon Penitentiary after 41 years in solitary confinement on spying charges. Amnesty groups call it the longest known political detention. He spoke of pride in endurance and sought permission to return to North Korea.
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Taejon
South Korea
Woo Yong Gak
Woo
Amnesty International
Kim Dae-jung
Taejon Penitentiary
Seoul
North Korea
South