Saying that the Lee Myung Bak and Park Geun Hye regimes abused the law as a ruling tool, the article added they executed those who court their displeasure.

Many, who would lead an ordinary life if it were not for the Lee and Park regimes, were exposed to criminal punishment to become ex-convicts, the article deplored.

The article urged the authorities to take a bold decision for the release of the prisoners of conscience.