North Korean Woman Sold to China Escapes Twice, 20 Years Apart

Chae-ran, a North Korean refugee, was trafficked and sold to a Chinese man after fleeing to China, where she lived in isolation for nearly 20 years. She eventually staged a second escape through Laos and Thailand, arriving in South Korea after a difficult journey. Now, she is adjusting to her new life in South Korea, facing challenges but determined to make it work despite the social stigma against North Korean defectors.