Hwang Seung-hyun, Jang Gee-bum, Kim Mee-kyung and Lee Kwon-seop were released after questioning by police about the activities of the singing troupe, Heemangsae (Bird of Hope). The troupe’s two leaders, Lee Sang-yeop and Lee Yoon-jung are still in custody. Four other members or Heemangsae arrested on 21 and 22 February have been charged under the National Security Law. All six are prisoners of conscience.
