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Each year, thousands of North Koreans attempt to escape, risking their lives to avoid being sent back to prison camps if caught.
More than 100,000 North Koreans perform in the Mass Games, a spectacle marking the country's 70th birthday amid discussions of reunification with the South.
Defectors from North Korea recount their experiences under Kim Jong-un's regime, revealing the gap between state propaganda and everyday life.
Every month, many flee North Korea, but only a few find freedom in South Korea.
Dragon, a human smuggler, navigates the dangerous escape route for North Korean defectors Sook-Ja and Yong-hee, highlighting the plight of thousands in hiding in China.
Dragon, a human smuggler, abandons North Korean defectors Sook-Ja and Yong-hee during their perilous escape, highlighting the risks faced by many in hiding.
Espionage during the Cold War, particularly in divided Germany, played a crucial role in shaping global power dynamics and preventing nuclear conflict.
North Korean defectors launch balloons with propaganda into North Korea, escalating tensions.
Kim Hyung Duk, who weighed just 29 kilograms when he crossed into China, struggles to adjust to life in South Korea after escaping North Korea.
Naomi Selvaratnam meets North Korean women in South Korea to discuss their escapes.
North Korean defectors in Seoul recount their experiences in labor camps, highlighting the torture and slavery they endured under Kim Jong-un's regime.
Watch the full documentary on North and South Korea's propaganda conflict and balloon launches.
