China s facial recognition technology hinders North Korean escapees globalsecurity.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from globalsecurity.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Monitoring systems and artificial intelligence have increased the risks and costs for those trying to flee the Kim regime. If a face does not match a profile, the police can intervene. COVID-19 and increased surveillance have cut down the numbers of fugitives. Brokers’ fees have increased to US$ 10,000-15,000.