The Life of a Defector

North Korea is under heavy sanctions and often use prisoner releases as a way of getting a slightly better deal. Travis King may want to stay in North Korea and be used as a propaganda tool. From the lives of previous defectors like Benedict Arnold, the Cambridge Five or Stalin's daughter, we know that the life of a defector is not easy. But what do you think? Why would anyone choose to cross the border to North Korea? Let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment on Spotify,. Or you can reach out to me on Instagram. My Instagram is thinking in English podcast.

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