They were promised paradise — in North Korea
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The episode discusses the plight of ethnic Koreans from Japan who were misled by propaganda to move to North Korea, where they faced poverty and starvation.
For 25 years, ethnic Koreans who called Japan home were lured by propaganda to North Korea. Over 90,000 people heeded the call. They were promised all basic needs, but ended up trapped in North Korea’s poverty and starvation. Now, survivors are fighting for justice in court. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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