Where might I observe refugees escaping across the North Korea-China or North Korea Russia border illegally?
I will try to visit northern China and/or eastern Russia on this trip.
I've visited South Korea many times and I'm really interested in the plight of North Koreans trying to flee from the repressive regime in the their country.
Which spots on the border are known for escapes? I know I've seen documentaries and news stories on it but don't know if they said where.
Actually even if I don't see anybody going for it it would still feel amazing to be at a place where I know people do often attempt this amazing personal challenge to find their freedom.
Is there somewhere near Weihai perhaps?
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I am sure such question can not be answered with any reasonable detailed place.
first of all if such place would be known to a broad audience, most probably it would be known to law enforcement and would be closed (like asking on the forum for a suggestion where to find gold in Alaska. It is useless because if people knew where to find it, all of it would be found and you end up with no gold)
finding places to escape and closing these places is everlasting battle, and the situation changes pretty frequently. So if there was a place which people were used a month ago, there is a big chance that it is already closed and monitored
In addition, this is not some tourist destination and remote forgotten places can be dangerous. Not all people who are trying to run are kind, intelligent people who are "oppressed by despotism". You can encounter a contrabandist or a gun seller who try to kidnap you or shoot without warning. If you think that criminals is your only problem, then what do you expect a border patrol would do to you if they will notice a random guy walking around close to a place known to be relevant for a refugee escaping. Most probably they would not satisfied that you were curious and think that you are either trying to cross the border or an accomplice which helps someone else to cross the border (try to hang out in a drug/prostitution related region in your favorite country to have a slight experience of what can happen). And at least in Russia the conversation between a potential suspect and law enforcement is not friendly at all.
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Where do North Korean refugees go?
About 300,000 North Koreans have escaped and moved to various countries worldwide since the end of the conflict on the Korean peninsula in 1953 and about 30,000 settled in South Korea. It is rare for defectors to return to North Korea \u2013 there were about 30 in the past decade.What happens if you cross the North Korean border illegally?
According to recent border crossers, the North Korean government since late 2004 has warned citizens throughout the country that in the future even first-time border crossers would be sent to prison. The government has reportedly indicated various prison terms from one to five years.Where is the border between Russia and North Korea?
The terrestrial boundary between Russia and North Korea runs along the thalweg of the Tumen River and its estuary, while the maritime boundary separates the two countries' territorial waters in the Sea of Japan. The principal border treaty was signed on April 17, 1985.An Inconvenient Border: Where China Meets North Korea | ABC News
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I recommend you got through (amur river), Which also touch the boarder of north Russia and there are also travelling agent at the side of that river, Who want small commition to cross the boarder but, There is a lot of danger there.....
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