The family of a North Korean defector have urged him to return home, an emotionally charged video published by the Pyongyang-affiliated Uriminzokkiri propaganda outlet showed on Thursday.
The video, which shows the visibly upset family of Lee Yong Chul speaking to Lee and praising North Korea’s ruling party, suggests all will be forgiven if he returns.
The family of a North Korean defector have urged him to return home, an emotionally charged video published by the Pyongyang-affiliated Uriminzokkiri propaganda outlet showed on Thursday.
The video, which shows the visibly upset family of Lee Yong Chul speaking to Lee and praising North Korea’s ruling party, suggests all will be forgiven if he returns.
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