Korea grants amnesty freeing 281 political prisoners
South Korea announces a sweeping amnesty as 281 political prisoners are to be released with civil rights restored or sentences reduced for 1,734 others. Prime Minister Kang Young-hoon says the measure, linked to Roh Tae woo’s reforms, aims for reconciliation and democratic progress despite mixed opposition.
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