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North Korea executions surged during pandemic crackdown
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
Summary: A report says North Korea increased executions during the COVID-19 pandemic as crackdowns targeted offenses tied to South Korean media.
WHO: A report released Tuesday
WHAT: North Korea ramped up executions during the COVID-19 pandemic crackdown tied to offenses linked to South Korean media
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 3:49 AM ET
WHERE: North Korea
WHY: Authorities intensified crackdowns on offenses tied to South Korean media.
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