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Jin
Jin is a pseudonym for a North Korean defector writer. She was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until she defected in 2014. She now resides in South Korea.
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Ask A North Korean Ask a North Korean: What is the legal system like in the DPRK?A defector writes about corrupt traffic police, the importance of bribes and the Kim regime’s disregard for rule of law
“Ask a North Korean” is an NK News series featuring interviews with and columns by North Korean defectors, most of whom left the DPRK within the last few years. Readers may submit their questions for defectors by emailing [email protected] and including their first name and city of residence. Today’s question asks: What is the legal system like in North Korea? Jin — who was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until she defected in 2014 — writes about interactions with traffic police, the importance of bribes and widespread disregard for the law. Got a question for Jin? © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |