1,200 South Korean Christians Told to Leave
From Times Wire Reports
Afghanistan ordered 1,200 South Korean Christians to leave the country, accusing them of seeking to undermine its Islamic culture. The group’s leader, Choi Han-woo, denied that the Koreans took part in any religious activities. He said they were in Afghanistan for relief work and a cultural festival.
Interior Ministry spokesman Yousuf Stanizai said the Koreans entered the country with tourist visas. “The program was against ... customs of Afghans,” he said.
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