from Beyond Science 2
You know, north korea has built a massive reputation in the
international community as an isolated.’hermit ’nation where they have literally and figuratively built walls to
keep people from looking in and unfortunately also keep people from leaving its
extremely harsh government. It therefore comes as no wonder that thousands of
north Koreans have made attempts to cross borders and escape to their freedom
even at the risk of losing their lives – or loved ones – in the process. To
date, there have been thousands of north Koreans who has successfully found sanctuary in different countries, such as
China, Thailand, and United States.
你知道的，北韓在國際團體裡已經搞了一個大名聲讓自己被孤立了， 「隱匿之國」不論是實質上的或是比喻上的，皆成了一道牆讓外人難以窺探；更不幸的是，它也讓生活在內的人難以離開這個極度嚴厲的政府。這也難怪有幾千個北韓人即使冒著生命危險或失去所愛，也要企圖越過邊界，為他們的自由而逃。在這個過程中，至今已有數千個北韓人在不同國家成功地找到庇護所
– 例如中國、泰國和美國。
However, their stories come with plenty of
tragedy, many who have gone public to share about the brutal communist regime tell stories of their families payed the price if their defection. Wives(wife) and mothers being sent to labour camps,and husbands and brothers being tortured and publicly executed for their so-called crimes.Against the State, these defectors have gone to great lengths and endured a lot to flee the border., and
in this vedio, we’re going to look at 10 ways how many north Koreans manage to
escape their country.
無論如何，他們的故事大多是悲劇。有很多人在公共場合分享這個殘暴的共產主義政權，說著他們的故事 家人要為了他們的叛逃支付一筆錢、妻子和母親都被送去勞改營、而他們的丈夫兄弟也因為這些所謂的罪名被施以酷刑或處死。為了對抗國家，這些脫北者必須走很長的距離和忍受很多，只為了逃出邊界。這個短片，我們將看到北韓人逃出國所用的10種方法。
NO.10 – the chinese border
To north Koreans, exiting the country
through china is the easiest option of escaping,
because unlike the extremely fortified and guarded border in the
south，its northem border adjacent to
china is less patrolled by armed officers or dotted with land mines. To some, this
is the only way out of north korea.however, crossing to china is not without
its complications, in one case, the option of ‘’ chain defection’’is the only way to ensure that families are kept together. What happened is that a member of the
family first crosses the border. If he or she is successful, he or she needs to
immediately find what is called a ‘’broker’’ in china to help in securing his or her family’s
safety in crossing the border before the north korean government gets to them
first. Another option is to basically bribe border guards to having them turn the other way as you cross. This
carries a lot more risk because there is no certainty that a border guard will
let through even after you have paid the bribe. Most defectors who do choose to
cross using the north korea-china border usually time their escape during the
summer when the Tumen river’s level is low and safe to traverse Alternatively ,some choose to cross during winter when the water is frozen solid. ★
第十、中國邊界
對北韓人來說，進入中國是逃跑最容易的選擇，不像南韓邊界有極強的堡壘和守衛，在北方和中國相鄰的邊界有較少的武裝巡邏和地雷布置，對某些人來說，這是逃出北韓唯一的方法。然而進入中國並不是沒有困難，有個例子是，選擇當’’中國叛徒’’是唯一能保證家人在一起的方法，這個第一次逃走的家庭成員會發生什麼事?? 假如他/她逃跑成功了，她/他必須立刻找到在中國的’’掮客’’，在北韓政府處置他的家人之前幫忙確保家人的安全。另一個選擇是賄賂邊境的守衛，讓他們在你穿越邊境時改變巡邏方向。這需要冒很大的風險，因為你可能付了錢但不一定過得去。大多數的脫北者選擇用中朝邊界，通常是在夏天橫度
– 這時的圖們江水位較低較安全，另一個選擇是在冬天，當河水結冰時。
NO.9 yellow sea
Freedom seems so near yet so extraordinarily far to achieve by north Koreans given the gravity of penalties and punishments that wait for them and their families should they fail.
Next to the chinese border, the other logical border to cross is down south. In
order to avoid geeting shot at by guards or blown to bits by mines, many north Koreans make use of the yellow sea to reach south
korea. However, the danger in crossing the yellow sea comes in the form of the north Korean. Navy who
will not give any second thought to launching a missile or two at any civilian water vessel attempting to make its way into the south. Few attempts to cross
the yellow sea have been successful though by individuals who brave the waters
itself by swimming – something that not even the most eager navy officer can spot. While
many brave souls try to swim this relatively short distance, quite a number of them have been killed by the
waters themselves due to drowning or hypothermia.
第九、黃海
自由看似很近但對北韓人來說到達卻異常的遙遠，假如他們失敗了，嚴重的處罰等著他們或他們的家人。繼穿越中國邊境之後，邏輯上另一個可穿越的邊境是往南的。為了避免被邊境守衛槍擊，或被地雷炸到，很多北韓人利用黃海去到南韓，然而穿越黃海的危險是---當平民的船企圖往南，北韓海軍會二話不說發動一個或兩個飛彈攻擊，一些企圖逃出的人成功的泳渡黃海，正好沒被海軍發現。當許多勇敢的靈魂試著游泳穿過相對較短的距離，有相當數量的人溺死或因為體溫過低而死。
No.8 the Laos – Burma – Thailand path
Of cos we all know that china keeps a solid relationship with north korea and
any north Korean found to have illegally crossed into chinese territory is immediately send back to face either a prison sentence or death --- which is why many north Koreans who choose this route
do not stay in china. Rather, once they have successfully crossed the
border,they would then have to quietly make their way to Laos whose border
connects to china and Burma. Once defectors have made it to Laos or Burma, they
are then transported to Thailand where despite not being
documented as refugees, the thai government give a degree of leniency towards them and not hand them back to
north korea. In Thailand defectors are then met with aid groups who will help them process whatever documents they need and
finally get them safe passage into south korea.
第八、寮國-緬甸-泰國
當然我們知道中國和北韓有著堅固的關係，任何非法進入中國的北韓人被發現後會立刻遣送回北韓，面對獄刑或處死。這就是為什麼很多北韓人選擇不留在中國，一旦他們成功地越過邊界，接著他們將前往寮國，這邊界連結中國和緬甸，一旦脫北者到了寮國或緬甸，他們將前往泰國，雖然沒有難民的證明文件，但泰國政府給他們很大程度的寬容，不會把他們遣送回北韓。在泰國
脫北者可以遇到協助團體幫忙他們，不管他們需要什麼證明，最後會將他們安全地送回南韓。
NO.7 aid organizations
The international community and
non-government organizations stand as bastions of hope to many north Koreans wishing to escape their duress. For example, there are a number of christian missionary groups working side by side with other humanitarian organizations to help north Koreans find refuge in friendlier countries.most
especially south korea. Non-denominational organizations also exist such as the us
based group liberty in
north korea or LiNK. No matter which group or organization, the objective remains the same: rescue north Korean
defectors and refugees and make sure that they do not get deported back. This is why many of these groups keep close relationships
with different partners as well. As underground organizations that keep them
updated on one of the greatest humanitarian crises of our time.
第七、協助組織
國際團體和非政府組織設置一個基地給希望逃出監禁的北韓人，例如他們有些是基督教傳教團體，和其他人權組織一起工作，一起幫助北韓人去到更友善的國家接受庇護，尤其是南韓。在北韓也有一些非宗教組織存在，例如基於自由的美國團體。不論是團體還是組織，主要的原則就是營救脫北者(和難民)，並確保他們不被遣返。這就是為什麼這些團體和不同的夥伴保持緊密關係，就像地下組織持續想改變這個現今最重大的人權危機。
NO.6 the sea of japan
Large bodies of water surround the Korean peninsula that offers an enticing way for north Korean to escape. Though many choose the yellow sea
as a much closer path to south korea, it’s heavily guarded maritime border makes it much more of a challenge to traverse. Northward, defectors choose to cross to Japan by its namesake sea and then find passage to south
korea. Taking the sea of Japan, however, requires a boat which increases their
risk of being gunned down by the north korea
navy. These who do make it to the shores of Japan are not deported by the Japanese
government. Instead, they are given the opportunity to safely continue their
journey to south korea.
第六、日本海
大量的海圍繞著韓國半島，這是北韓人逃離的誘因之一。雖然很多人選擇從黃海 這條路線更近南韓，但海邊有大量的守衛，讓橫渡黃海成了極大的挑戰。在北境，脫北者選擇從日本海到南韓。然而，船隻的需求更提高了他們被北韓海軍槍擊的風險。他們讓船到達日本海岸，日本政府不會遣返他們，這反而給他們更多機會
安全地繼續前往南韓。
NO.5 the Olympic team
The right of average north Korean citizen to travel
abroad is severely limited by
north Korean government and any person who tries to travel is subject to interrogation from government agents. Essentially, the right to
travel is only granted to top members of
the communist party and military and, occasionally, to its sports teams – especially the
north korea Olympic team. This option to defect is a lot trickier and requires
a lot of work involved because you have to get into a sport team and make sure
that your team qualifies to join the Olympic games. Even when you and your team make it, you
are under heavy escort and your movement are closely monitored by north korea chaperones. Generally though, relatively easier for a north korea Olympic athlete to defect – if he or she manages to slip away from his escorts – since host nations of the Olympic games have
democratic governments, but escaping while the games are in china probably won’t
do them much good.
第五、奧運賽
北韓政府嚴格限制一般公民出國旅行的權利，一般人要出國須經由政府代表的審問，實際上，只有共產黨的頂層、軍人和奧運選手才被同意有出國權。這個逃跑的機會是需要很多計謀和努力的，因為你必須加入運動隊伍裡，並確定你的隊伍可以合格地參加奧運比賽，即使你和你的隊伍做到了，你會有一堆隨同，你的行動都受監視。雖然對北韓奧運選手來說逃跑相對容易
– 假如他/她打算從監視者眼皮底下溜走 -- 最好主辦國是民主的國家，假如是中國主辦可能不太好。
NO.4 foreign labour missions
One of the ways the north korean government
keeps its finances from being depleted is a state-controlled. foreign labour
mission program that sends workers to countries like china and Russia. Also, it’s
estimated that 45 countries around the globe benefits from this program including member countries of the European
union. Sadly, many of the labourers sent to work abroad suffer inhumane conditions
from which number of them die. However, those who do find a way out manage to
successfully defect with little opposition since there are usually no spies or
armed escorts watching their every move.
第四、國外勞工
北韓政府的財政用盡的原因之一就是國有控制，國外勞工計畫就是把勞工們送到一些國家工作，例如中國和俄羅斯。估計這地球上有45個國家(包括歐盟)因這計畫而受益。令人難過的是，有很多勞工受到不人道的對待，甚至死亡。然而，通常這不會有間諜或監視者注意勞工的一舉一動，只需要一點點反抗他們一找到方法就可以成功地逃走。
NO.3 and this is really risky – the DMZ (Demilitarized
Zone)
Oftentimes, it is the desperation to
escape to freedom that drives many north Koreans to brave the infamous DMZ or demilitarized zone that sits on the border of north and
south korea. With a large contingent of troops stationed on both sides of the border,
the 150 mile fortification is one of the most dangerous places for an average north Korean to
cross. Because not only does the DMZ have trigger-happy guards on the north Korean side, it is also dotted with land mines
and surrounded by high voltage e fences. Ironically, many defectors who are soldiers of the north Korean army have used
escape routes through the DMZ to south korea. To anyone who does manage to
cross the DMZ alive, south korea usualliy grants these individuals citizenships
or provide them sanctuary to make sure
that they do not return to the north korea and face execution.
第三、這真的是有很大風險 – 非軍事區
逃往自由往往是令人絕望的，使得很多北韓人勇敢地去到惡名昭彰的 --- 南北韓邊界的非軍事區。這裡有大量的軍隊在邊界兩側，對一般想穿越的北韓人來說，150英尺防線區是最危險的。不只是非軍事區裡靠北韓區有好戰的衛兵，還有很多的地雷以及高電壓的圍欄防護。諷刺的是，很多逃跑者是北韓的士兵，越過非軍事區逃往南韓。任何越過軍事區還活著的人，南韓通常同意接受這些獨立公民，並提供庇護，確保他們不會被送回北韓面對死刑。
NO.2
the north korean diplomatic corps
Even though it is a Hermit nation, north
korea still ensures that its presence is felt around the world through its embassies and its diplomatic
corps. Unfortunately,north korean embassies are known to be in poor shape since
the home government directs them to be self-sufficient and self-financed one way or
another which has led to some embassy officials to be arrested in some countries for committing crimes while taking advantage of their diplomatic status. Like being in the north korean Olympic
team, being a number of the diplomatic corps opens a wider door for defection. Over
the years, many high-level north Korean
diplomats have left their posts and defected with
their families such as one in 2006 where a diplomat and his family were able to
defect to south korea from united kingdom. Another incident in 1997 involved a north Korean ambassador to Egypt defecting to the united states.
第二、北韓的外交團
雖然她是一個隱居國，北韓仍藉由在世界各國的大使館和大使團來確立自己的存在。不幸的是，北韓大使館變得愈來愈窮樣，因為母國要他們開始自費自足了。這讓有些大使館的職員開始藉由自己的外交身分獲利，搞到在某些國家犯罪被拘捕。就像加入北韓奧運隊，加入外交使團就像為逃跑開了一扇大門。這些年來，很多高階北韓外交官已經離開他們的職位並跟著家人一起逃跑，就像2006年一個外交官和他的家人從英國逃往南韓，在1997的另一事件是一個北韓大使從埃及逃往美國。
Finally, NO.1 student exchange program
A lot of people may not know but one in
five north Korean defectors is a child. Most of the time they are small
children who are not even at the age where they can start schooling those who
are of age to enter school, have a unique kind of opportunity to escape the repressive regime. Like many countries, north korea offers a student exchange
program where north Korean students are given the opportunity to be schooled
abroad and vice versa, although, I
don’t know who would actually send their kids to north korea. While north korea
is the least popular destination to get
education, some students from china opt to get it a shot. On the
other hand, north korean students who do get approved to study abroad have been known to not return to their country and
instead seek refuge in the country
where they are studying. Unfortunately, if the north korean student does manage
to defect, he or she puts the lives of his or her loved ones in undeniable peril or imprisonment or death. Which, of course, is a terribly high price to pay for the
freedom they so desperately deserve.
最後，第一種、交換學生計畫
很多人也許不知道，脫北者中五分之一是小孩，很多時候他們只是個小孩還不到受教育的年齡，但若他們到了學齡，他們有獨特的機會可以逃離這個專制的政權。就像很多國家，北韓提供交換學生的計畫讓學生可以出國念書，反之亦然，雖然我不知道有誰想送他們的小孩去北韓。現在北韓是最不受歡迎的留學國家，有些中國學生決定去給它一擊。另一方面，一些經同意出國念書的北韓學生被知道沒有回國，且尋求留學國的庇護中。不幸的是，假如北韓學生想逃跑，他/她無疑是讓所愛的人陷入危險 (或監禁或死亡)。當然，他們不惜鋌而走險，為了自由而付出很高的代價，
Of course, north korea is kind of
dominating the headlines right now with their ridiculous threats to basically ignite world war 3. And no one should be surprised as why their citizens
want out of the camp three fat regime, so to all those
people trying to get out of north korea, which I feel like is the majority of
their citizens, I really do hope they succeed. All right guys , thank
you all so much for watching this video, I’ll see you later.
當然，北韓憑他的恐嚇嘲弄，現在是點燃第三次世界大戰的主角之一。沒人會驚訝為什麼他們的人民想要逃離三個胖子的政權。所有試著逃出北韓的人，我想主要是他們的人民，我真的希望他們能成功。好的各位，非常感謝你們看這個影片，之後見。
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