Escaping North Korea: Defiance and Hope in the World's Most Repressive Country

Escaping North Korea

Defiance and Hope in the World's Most Repressive Country

2008 • 262 pages

"The first of its kind, this book provides a unique inside look into the hidden world of ordinary North Koreans. Mike Kim, who worked with refugees on the Chinese border for four years, recounts their experiences of enduring famine, sex-trafficking, and torture, as well as the inspirational stories of those who overcame tremendous adversity to escape the repressive regime of their homeland and make new lives."--BOOK JACKET.

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