Two South Koreans among 18 sentenced to death in Vietnam drug bust

By Agence France-Presse

Nov 12, 2023 5:10 pm

HANOI: Two South Koreans were among 18 people sentenced to death on drug smuggling and trafficking charges in Vietnam, state media said.

The communist country has some of the toughest drug laws in the world, and is notoriously secretive about its executions.

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

NKorea sending more troops to Russia – Seoul

Polluted air in Bangkok forces closure of 352 schools

Japan's Ishiba stresses US role in Asia-Pacific

Indonesia, France ink deal for convicted Frenchman

James Cook statue spoiled by vandals

Court rebuffs Trump on birthright citizenship

New meeting between Trump, Kim to happen