He made it to Seoul eventually, but only because of this publicity. South Korean public opinion, it must be said, is hypocritical, too. Anger at Russia and China, for deporting seven young refugees to Pyongyang's tender mercies, is not matched by care for the few who do get out. Many are jobless. Some have even tried to get back to the North.
Nothing involving North Korea is easy.
Engagement with Pyongyang is in my view the least bad option. Yet, raison d'etat must not be allowed to trample the human rights of people who have suffered so desperately. Review Publishing Company Limited, Hong Kong. All rights reserved. Search Tips Prev.