North Korea All Over the News
I can't remember ever hearing so much about North Korea in the news on such a consistent basis. Missle launches, nuclear tests, and the biggest story yet of the two kidnapped American journalists. Although I rarely comment on much of anything lately I couldn't resist making the obvious connection. If we'll ever see the journalists again is questionable, as those who have crossed the line before them have gone decades before ever being seen or heard from again. This reminds me of the excellent documentary Crossing the Line from 2006 which familiarized the world with the all but forgotten US defector James Dresnok, who in 1962 deserted his post and crossed the DMZ into North Korea. He is the last US defector living there and his story unbelievable. Fortunately the entire film is available to view online and I have included it below.
What has happened to the journalists is terrible and I pray they somehow escape their horrible fate, but the story has brought attention to something I have been very passionate about on this site. I could hardly believe my eyes when one night I turned on Comedy Central's The Daily Show, of all things, and came across an interview with Mike Kim. Founder of Crossing Borders and author of the book Escaping North Korea, Kim is an outstanding individual who is dedicated to helping North Korean refugees. It was wonderful to see this topic being discussed because, as Kim states, it is commonly overshadowed by the nuclear weapons issue. I have also posted this interview below as well. Hopefully something positive can come from this sad event.
Crossing the Line: Part 1
Crossing the Line: Part 2
Crossing the Line: Part 3
Crossing the Line: Part 4
What has happened to the journalists is terrible and I pray they somehow escape their horrible fate, but the story has brought attention to something I have been very passionate about on this site. I could hardly believe my eyes when one night I turned on Comedy Central's The Daily Show, of all things, and came across an interview with Mike Kim. Founder of Crossing Borders and author of the book Escaping North Korea, Kim is an outstanding individual who is dedicated to helping North Korean refugees. It was wonderful to see this topic being discussed because, as Kim states, it is commonly overshadowed by the nuclear weapons issue. I have also posted this interview below as well. Hopefully something positive can come from this sad event.
Crossing the Line: Part 1
Crossing the Line: Part 2
Crossing the Line: Part 3
Crossing the Line: Part 4
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