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World Service,26 Mar 2020,22 mins
I fled North Korea for playing the wrong song
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Kim Cheol-woong grew up in an elite family and excelled at the piano. When he was interrogated by North Korean authorities for playing a western song, he decided to defect. But to find safety, he had to brave freezing temperatures, treacherous borders, and the Chinese police. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Nathan Gower
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