A North Korean defector was detained after ramming a stolen bus into a barricade while attempting to cross back into North Korea, showcasing the struggles faced by defectors adjusting to life in the South.
The man's actions reflect deep personal struggles, living under challenging conditions as a construction worker in South Korea while yearning for his family still residing in North Korea.
Crossing from South to North Korea is rare. While many defectors escape Northern oppression, a few find it hard to adjust, leading them to contemplate returning.
The ministry reported about 30 confirmed returns to North Korea since 2012, but defectors and activists believe there may be unreported cases, raising concerns about defector treatment.
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