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Korea: 1. Could you provide relevant information on military service in South Korea - the age for service; the requirements; the nature of service; and any exemptions?

16 October 2006 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

South Korea: 1. Please give a brief outline of the reasons why Roh left the Millennium Democratic Party and created a new party. 2. Is there hostility between supporters of Kim Dae Jung and Roh's party? 3. What accusations of corruption have been made against Roh? 4. Please provide details of any demonstrations against Roh in May, August and October 2005. In particular, was there a demonstration outside the HQ of the "Yeol Lin Woori Party," or a demonstration about free trade in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in October 2005? 5. What role is Kim Dae Jung now playing in Korea's public life?

9 June 2006 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Korea: Can you provide any information on the group Young Sang Gyo?

7 July 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Korea: 1. Is Yanji accessible for both South and North Koreans? 2. Is there a long-term South Korean community in Yanji? 3. Is there a regular mail service between South and North Korea, and is there information as to whether it is monitored? 4. Do the Republic of Korean authorities place restrictions on travel to China? 5. Provide an update/confirmation of departure security checks for persons departing the Republic of Korea through Incheon

1 July 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

Korea: 1. What is Australia's normal practice in relation to people convicted of a crime who are required to leave the country? Are they allowed to make private arrangements to depart, or would they be formally escorted to their country of citizenship? Would their country of citizenship be made aware of the circumstances of their return to that country? 2-4 [Questions deleted] 5. What proportion of households in Korea are headed by (a) divorced women, (b) separated women, (c) widowed women, and (d) unwed mothers? 6. Are women in any of the above categories limited in their opportunities to obtain employment? 7. What social service payments are available in Korea for unemployed single mothers (in any or all of the above four categories) and their children? In this case, the children are aged 16 and 13. 8. What other forms of assistance (from either government or NGOs) is available to such families?

31 May 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

South Korea: 1. Please provide a brief overview of the Manmin Joongang Church and Rev Jae Park Lee. What are its objectives, practices, etc? 2. Please provide a brief overview of the events of 1999 at the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) broadcaster. Is there any information about the leaders involved in the attack on the broadcaster? 3. Are there any reported incidents of violence by church members against those critical to the church (including former members)? 4. Is there any information as to how the authorities respond to the activities of the church and their ability to effectively protect individuals who release information about the church?

20 February 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

South Korea: 1. Could you provide me with up to date information on the treatment of North Koreans in South Korea? 2. In particular, are they subject to harm in South Korea by agents from North Korea?

24 January 2005 | Publisher: Australia: Refugee Review Tribunal | Document type: Query Responses

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