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North Korean Kidnappings of Japanese Citizens
48:46 - 52:59 (04:12)
North Korea has a history of kidnapping citizens from around the world to train as spies, including Japanese citizens who were used to learn the language and culture, and even forced to make sushi for the leaders.
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The government of North Korea has a history of kidnapping citizens from various countries and using them as training spies and teachers of the language.
48:46 - 50:40 (01:54)
Summary
The government of North Korea has a history of kidnapping citizens from various countries and using them as training spies and teachers of the language. The possibility of being kidnapped by North Korea is a valid concern for some individuals.
ChapterNorth Korean Kidnappings of Japanese Citizens
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
An estimated 33,000 North Korean defectors reside in South Korea, while only about 200 live in America.
50:40 - 51:58 (01:17)
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An estimated 33,000 North Korean defectors reside in South Korea, while only about 200 live in America. Additionally, around 300,000 North Korean defectors in China are currently living as modern-day slaves, while thousands more died during the journey to escape.
ChapterNorth Korean Kidnappings of Japanese Citizens
Episode#356 - Yeonmi Park - What It's Truly Like Living In North Korea
PodcastModern Wisdom
Two people escaped from North Korea to South Korea last year via China.
51:58 - 52:59 (01:00)
Summary
Two people escaped from North Korea to South Korea last year via China. China is the worst place for someone who is North Korean to escape to, because of the severe human rights violations they face there, and the risk of being caught and sent back to North Korea.