Oukno was shown many small acts of kindness from the people she interacted with at the complex. They brought her treats like cherries and fruit juice and turned up the volume on songs they knew she liked. And una was charmed by how curious they were about many aspects of life in america, including dating and one night stands.
Korean-American journalist Euna Lee was captured by North Korean soldiers in 2009, and forced into captivity for 140 days. While Euna’s time in North Korea was harrowing, there was one aspect of her experience that surprised her and challenged some long-held beliefs she had about 'the enemy.'
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