Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election has stirred a mix of hope and apprehension among North Korean escapees, as they watch to see how the often unpredictable leader will approach the country they left behind.

In interviews with NK News, some defectors voiced optimism that Trump’s unconventional leadership will shake up the status quo and lead to improvements on the peninsula.

But others expressed their fear that the president-elect could once again sideline DPRK human rights if he pursues talks with Kim Jong Un again, stressing the need for Washington’s leadership on the issue.

Some escapees also