The Kim Jong Un – Moon Jae-in summit: why it was so personal for me



Ask A North Korean The Kim Jong Un – Moon Jae-in summit: why it was so personal for me "Despite what critics say, I hope this meeting makes my dreams no longer seem that far away" Sarah Han April 27, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News/Blue House I left North Korea seven days after I turned 14 without even knowing where my destination would be. One day out of the blue my parents asked if I wanted to go and see my aunt. Just a few days later, I left with my uncle. But when I left, I never knew I would be leaving my country. Back then, I did not even know there were things like borders. My uncle and I hid in coal trains to get the border where, since the water was too deep for me, he put me on his shoulder to cross © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

Ask A North Korean

"Despite what critics say, I hope this meeting makes my dreams no longer seem that far away"

Sarah Han April 27, 2018

NK News/Blue House

I left North Korea seven days after I turned 14 without even knowing where my destination would be.

One day out of the blue my parents asked if I wanted to go and see my aunt. Just a few days later, I left with my uncle.

But when I left, I never knew I would be leaving my country. Back then, I did not even know there were things like borders.

My uncle and I hid in coal trains to get the border where, since the water was too deep for me, he put me on his shoulder to cross

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