North Korean defector Yeonmi Park muddles human rights message with partisanship

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North Korean defector Yeonmi Park muddles human rights message with partisanship

Prominent defectors like Park often align themselves with conservatives in South Korea and the U.S.

John Lee June 23, 2021

North Korean defector Yeonmi Park muddles human rights message with partisanship

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John Lee

John Lee is the editor of KOREA PRO, based in Seoul. Prior to that, he was a contributor for NK News and KOREA PRO. His focus is on South Korean foreign policy and ROK-U.S. relations. Follow him on Twitter at @koreanforeigner.

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