Defector steals village bus to return to North Korea, citing difficult life in the South
The recent news of a defector stealing a village bus to return to North Korea, citing the difficult life in the South, has sparked a range of emotions and reflections. It’s a complex issue that sheds light on the challenges faced by those who have defected from North Korea to start anew in the South, only to find themselves struggling to adapt to a society vastly different from what they have known.
The story of the defector contemplating suicide due to the stress of studying in South Korea is a poignant reminder of the immense pressure and difficulties faced by North Korean defectors trying to integrate into a society that is highly competitive and often discriminatory towards them.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker