The Danger

North Koreans are in danger right now

It’s illegal for North Koreans to leave the country without the regime’s permission. But every year thousands of North Koreans risk their lives trying to escape.



They cross into China but they are still in danger.



The Chinese government arrests North Korean refugees and sends them back to the regime.



tortured for wanting to be free

If caught trying to escape or arrested in China and sent back, refugees can face extremely harsh punishments, including brutal beatings, forced labor, forced abortions, torture, and even internment in a political prison camp.

