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

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The Defection of Svetlana Ali Lujeva

Svetlana Ali Lujeva was one of the most high-profile defectors during Cold War. She left behind her children, friends and her native country in 1967. Her memoir 20 Letters to a Friend provided a rare insight into Joseph Stalin's personal life. Travis King will be viewed with a lot of suspicion by North Korea after his defection.

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