North Korean Defectors Essay

That was 2003. I went to the city of Shenyang located in the northeaster district of China. There were a lot of South Koreans as well as North Korean defectors hiding out. At first, I rent a room at 300 won per a month. I was firmly determined not to be trafficked by strangers and did everything, such as a mother’s help, a restaurant’s server, to earn money. Yet, it was very hard to get a well-paid job since I could not speak Chinese. Although I said I was not a North Korean, people could know my nationality after listening to my words. Restaurant owners avoided employing North Korean defectors. That was because the owners had to pay a fine if public peace officers realized the employment of North Korean refugees.
In fact, the biggest reason why North Korean women defectors were easily trafficked was that they did not understand the Chinese language. All women coming to China from North Korea tended to experience human traffic once. When I …show more content…
However, now it is impossible. I have been lost in North Korea more than 10 years and thus North Korea’s security officers will imprison and kill me if I return. Also, there is no family to welcome me in North Korea. So, I live in China in spite of many difficulties since I make a living here.
Now, I am struck with awe to begin something. Of course, I want to have a happy family. Yet, I feel scared and hate to do. While I want to go to South Korea, I am also afraid of it. Now, I do not have money to pay for going to South Korea. In addition, I hesitate to go there because I will be unable to live unless I work harder than working in China. Moreover, it is very difficult to find a good guide leading me into South Korea. If my attempt to go to South Korea fails, I should send back to North Korea.
Maybe, just like me, there are a lot of women living day by day without any hope or goal toward their lives. When I am able to live like a decent human