North Koreans who fled to China may be sent back to a harsh fate, US panel hears

Up to 2,000 North Koreans were arrested after escaping to China during the coronavirus pandemic, and many are now languishing in camps near the Chinese border 'We have good reason to believe that such repatriation is imminent, as North Korea reopens its border,' says a US lawmaker. 'I share this with deep concern.' The abating Covid-19 pandemic could result in up to 2,000 North Koreans being sent back to their country from China to face...

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