The Girl with Seven Names
A North Korean Defector’s Story
Hyeonseo Lee
The memoir recounts the harrowing journey of a young woman who escapes the oppressive regime of North Korea, surviving in China as an illegal immigrant before seeking asylum in South Korea. It details her life in North Korea, her perilous escape, and the challenges she faces as she adapts to a new life while also working to bring her family to safety.
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