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Rubber-Boat Detention Test

South Korea turns Chinese dissident Dong Guangping's rubber-boat landing into a government prosecution test

May 27, 8:27 AM EDT Cross-checked across 3 sources

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Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.

Frame 1South Korea turns Chinese dissident Dong Guangping's rubber-boat landing into a government prosecution test.
Frame 2The 68-year-old former police officer had spent more than 30 hours at sea.
Frame 3Coast guard officials say suspected immigration violations will be referred to prosecutors.
Frame 4Dong's activism had already brought repeated jail terms in China and failed escapes.
Frame 5Next test: prosecution, protection, or return for a dissident who reached shore.

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Published: May 27, 8:27 AM EDT
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