Kim Hyun-woo

Kim Hyun-woo, a former North Korean intelligence officer who defected in 2014, shares his eye-opening experiences living under a repressive regime. He discusses the delicate negotiations needed for US-North Korea relations, mixing optimism with skepticism about diplomacy's potential. Reflecting on the regime's nuclear ambitions, he emphasizes the threat of denuclearization to North Korean stability. Kim also reveals his personal struggles with family separation and the hopes of many defectors wishing to return home.