April 24, 2024
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Former defector TV star reappears on North Korean outlet

In video published by Uriminzokkiri Jon Hye Song says she "lived a shady life" in the South

Former North Korean defector TV star Jon Hye Song has made a second appearance on DPRK state media, this time saying she featured in adults-only programming “as a prank" when in South Korea.

Jon, who is known as Lim Ji-hyun in the South, made the appearance in a video released by North Korean outlet Uriminzokkiri on Friday night.

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