Former TV star attacks high-profile defectors in third state media appearance



News Former TV star attacks high-profile defectors in third state media appearance Jon Hye Song, known as Lim Ji Hyon, accuses South Korean TV networks of paying escapees to lie Dagyum Ji August 28, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Uriminzokkiri Former North Korean defector TV star Jon Hye Song has accused several high-profile defectors in the South of fabricating stories about their experiences, in a video by DPRK state-run outlet Uriminzokkiri on Monday. Jon, who is known as Lim Ji-hyun in the South, has made two previous appearances on the outlet, being interviewed in videos on August 19 and July 15. Former North Korean defector TV star Jon Hye Song has accused several high-profile defectors in the South of fabricating stories about their experiences, in a video by DPRK state-run outlet Uriminzokkiri on Monday. Jon, who is known as Lim Ji-hyun in the South, has made two previous appearances on the outlet, being interviewed in videos on August 19 and July 15. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Former TV star attacks high-profile defectors in third state media appearance

Jon Hye Song, known as Lim Ji Hyon, accuses South Korean TV networks of paying escapees to lie

Dagyum Ji August 28, 2017

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Former North Korean defector TV star Jon Hye Song has accused several high-profile defectors in the South of fabricating stories about their experiences, in a video by DPRK state-run outlet Uriminzokkiri on Monday.

Jon, who is known as Lim Ji-hyun in the South, has made two previous appearances on the outlet, being interviewed in videos on August 19 and July 15.

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