What Happens To North Korean Defectors?
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In August 2016, a North Korean diplomat defected to South Korea, reportedly out of disgust for his country’s government and leader Kim Jong-Un. It is extremely rare for North Korean citizens, much less high ranking officials, to flee the country, as harsh punishments are imposed on those who are caught trying, as well as their families back home. Nevertheless, it does happen. So how does someone defect from North Korea, and what happens to those who do? Well, a “defector” is someone who flees to an enemy country, which for North Korea, is basically anywhere outside its borders. Although leaving North Korea without permission is illegal and the country maintains rigid border controls, hundreds of thousands of North Koreans have successfully defected since ...
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In August 2016, a North Korean diplomat defected to South Korea, reportedly out of disgust for his country’s government and leader Kim Jong-Un. It is extremely rare for North Korean citizens, much less high ranking officials, to flee the country, as harsh punishments are imposed on those who are caught trying, as well as their families back home. Nevertheless, it does happen. So how does someone defect from North Korea, and what happens to those who do? Well, a “defector” is someone who flees to an enemy country, which for North Korea, is basically anywhere outside its borders. Although leaving North Korea without permission is illegal and the country maintains rigid border controls, hundreds of thousands of North Koreans have successfully defected since ...
