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200718 minPGcurrent-affairs

Refugee Crisis Asylum Law

North Korean Refugees

200718 minPGcurrent-affairs

North Korean refugees in China face constant threats of deportation and harsh living conditions, revealing the stark reality behind their search for a better life.

Refugee Crisis Asylum Law

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

North Korean Refugees

2007• 18 minPG

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North Korean refugees in China face constant threats of deportation and harsh living conditions, revealing the stark reality behind their search for a better life.

Synopsis

In October 2007, North Korean refugees face perilous conditions as they cross into China, seeking a better life. Many, including a woman who expresses her disillusionment with the statement, "I thought if I came to China life would be better," encounter a harsh reality marked by the constant threat of deportation. Lacking proficiency in Chinese, these individuals remain at risk of detection, as Chinese authorities actively pursue North Koreans, offering financial rewards for information on their whereabouts. The documentary highlights their ongoing struggles and vulnerabilities.

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