Original sentence: In 2003, a North Korean defector made a statement to the US Senate committe stating that more than 90% of the parts used by North Korea to construct its missiles were brought from Japan aboard the ship
Edited sentence: Although the humanitarian aspect of such contributions cannot be denied, particularly given that older Chongryon members have immediate family in North Korea, Chongryon members also continue to send lavish gifts, such as cash, expensive western liquor and Japanese beef, to Kim Jong Il and other high-ranking North Korean officials.. In 2003, a North Korean defector made a statement to the US Senate committe stating that more than 90% of the parts used by North Korea to construct its missiles were brought from Japan aboard the ship