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253. US Soldier Defects to North Korea?: What is a Defection and Why Do People Defect? (English Vocabulary Lesson)

Thinking in English

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The Reluctant Communist, My Dessertion, Court-Martial and 40-Year Imprisonment in North Korea

In North Korea, Jenkins was forced to participate in propaganda efforts. He faced a court-martial for desertion and aiding the US enemy. After his return to Japan, Jenkins and his family lived a relatively low-key life away from the media spotlight.

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