The sentence is ’the latest act of the Chinese government reaching across borders to silence dissent, wherever it appears,' Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said.
While the government said the new powers would address anti-social behaviours in city centres, advocates feared they would unfairly target homeless people.
The case will now head to Seoul High Court, where it will be handled by a special panel dealing with cases involving foreign subversion, treason, and rebellion.
The sentence is ’the latest act of the Chinese government reaching across borders to silence dissent, wherever it appears,' Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said.
While the government said the new powers would address anti-social behaviours in city centres, advocates feared they would unfairly target homeless people.
The case will now head to Seoul High Court, where it will be handled by a special panel dealing with cases involving foreign subversion, treason, and rebellion.