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They were promised paradise — in North Korea
For 25 years, ethnic Koreans who called Japan home were lured by propaganda to North Korea. Over 90,000 people heeded the call. They were promised all basic needs, but ended up trapped in North Korea’s poverty and starva...
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They were promised paradise — in North Korea is an episode from State of Ukraine by NPR. For 25 years, ethnic Koreans who called Japan home were lured by propaganda to North Korea. Over 90,000 people heeded the call. They were promised all...
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Published Apr 17, 2026, 7:54 long, audio available.
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