The "man" was in the North korean casino site army, and was discharged in 1997. When he went home he found there were no work. He moved to Musan, in northeast North Korea, heard of the flow of refugees into China, and joined it. In three months he was caught and despatched back again. 10 days in a Chongjin prison. Escape. Back again to China. 'Tis a familiar tale, although not as often considered to be a component of the "protected" army's existence.
