Three young defectors talk about their journey to the South and the challenges they face while adapting to their new life
EDITING: From North to South
EDITING: Fighting for a Fair Deal
This article appeared in the November 2015 issue of Groove Korea. Edited by Anita McKay. Story by Dave Hazzan. Photos by Steve Smith. Additional photos by Jo Turner. Illustration by Craig Stuart. Translation by Sy Park. Rath Mony Muth, 28, is from the Cambodian countryside. Ten years ago he came to Ansan, just south... Continue Reading →
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