Originally Posted by
YuropFlyer
Then you should educate yourself..
http://www.thestar.com/news/world/20...orea_trip.html
According to South Korea's National Security Law, sneaking into North Korea without government permission is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, while praising the country could draw seven years.
ie, as a South Korean, you are not allowed (by the South Korean government!) to visit North Korea.. yes, it's the South forbidding it, not the DPRK!
That is no different from the US stopping its citizens from visiting Cuba.
Originally Posted by
YuropFlyer
And better don't say anything non-negative about the DPRK when you're in South Korea.. as said, it could land you in prison for up to 7 years..
Has anyone ever been convicted and sentenced under this law, or is it just one of those odd laws on the books?
Back on topic, I think the sentence is reasonable. She assaulted a flight attendant and caused a service disruption for a plane full of people. She is so rich that a fine would mean nothing to her and would not deter this type of behavior in the future.