The appeal is dismissed.

The costs of appeal are assessed against the defendant.

The grounds of appeal are examined (to the extent of supplement in case of supplemental appellate briefs not timely filed).

After remand, the lower court determined that the instant disposition was unlawful on the grounds indicated in its reasoning.

Examining the record in accordance with the relevant legal doctrine, the lower court did not err in its judgment by misapprehending the legal doctrine regarding the requirements for recognition of refugee status or by exceeding the bounds of the principle of free evaluation of evidence against logical and empirical rules.

Therefore, the appeal is dismissed, and the costs of appeal are assessed against the losing party. It is so decided as per Disposition by the assent of all participating Justices.