North Oriental Defector Deals With New Risk: Mommy’s Imprisonment in China
Seoul– Geumseong, a North Korean defector that just recently showed up in South Korea seeking asylum, now encounters the painful possibility of his mother’s forced repatriation from China. She is presently sent to prison, charged of assisting his getaway.
- Key Problem: Geumseong’s mom deals with imminent risk of return to North Korea, where she can face serious penalty for aiding his defection.
- History: Geumseong carried out a perilous trip to South Korea seeking liberty.
- International Problem: Civil liberties groups are sharing alarm, urging international intervention to avoid her repatriation, pointing out China’s obligations under worldwide legislation.
- Defector’s Plea: Geumseong is pleading for support, determined to rejoin with his mother.
