North Korean defector steals bus in bid to return home from the South
NBCOCT 2024
This defector's desperate attempt to return to his original homeland highlights the challenges faced by North Korean refugees in South Korea. Despite escaping oppression, many struggle to adapt to a vastly different society and economic system. The financial difficulties and cultural barriers can be overwhelming, leading some to consider the unthinkable — returning to the North.
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