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December 09, 2024
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How a daring defection in Berlin provides a blueprint for North Koreans abroad

Studying abroad opened Chun Chol-woo’s eyes to Kim regime, and the fall of Berlin Wall provided his chance to escape

Although many North Koreans working, studying and even fighting overseas may fantasize about defecting after experiencing the outside world for the first time, heavy surveillance and harsh punishments prevent them from doing so.

But 35 years ago, two North Korean students took advantage of upheaval in Europe to find freedom in South Korea, setting a bold precedent for potential defectors today.

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