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South Korea's Newest TV Stars Are North Korean Defectors

Han Seohee (right) and fellow North Korean defectors Lee Gwang-sung (left) and Hwang Soyeon (center) are regulars on <em>Moranbong Club</em>, a South Korean talk show featuring North Korean defectors. &quot;There's a lot of prejudice toward North Korean defectors in South Korea,&quot; Han says. &quot;So I wanted to show South Koreans that we're living here and trying the best we can.&quot; (for NPR)
Han Seohee (right) and fellow North Korean defectors Lee Gwang-sung (left) and Hwang Soyeon (center) are regulars on Moranbong Club, a South Korean talk show featuring North Korean defectors. "There's a lot of prejudice toward North Korean defectors in South Korea," Han says. "So I wanted to show South Koreans that we're living here and trying the best we can." (for NPR)

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