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Settling in Seoul: How university helped me find my place in South Korea
A North Korean escapee reflects on struggles, friendships and how higher education changed the way she saw society.
Settling in Seoul: How a South Korean alternative school helped find my dream
An escapee reflects on adapting to South Korea, preparing for university and discovering her ambitions
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An escapee recalls the taxi ride, train station goodbye and family trauma that turned departure into permanent loss
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