North Korea Executes Two Women For Assisting Defectors Amid International Outcry

North Korea has executed two women, Ri and Kang, for allegedly assisting fellow citizens in escaping to South Korea. The executions took place on August 31 after a public trial, where they were charged with human trafficking. This incident follows the forced repatriation of approximately 500 North Koreans by China in October 2023. The international community has condemned these actions.