Second life of GI Who Deserted to North Korea (The Deserter Charles Robert Jenkins)

LA Times ^ | 07/16/2007 | LA Times

[Dallas59]

Charles Robert Jenkins was an Army sergeant when he sneaked across the DMZ in 1965. Allowed to leave the North in 2004, he lives on a Japanese island with his family, working as a greeter in a shop.

[sig226]

"I figure I know more about North Korea than any foreigner in the world outside of Pyongyang," he says. "I don't care if they kill me . . ."

That's good, then he won't mind if we do it instead.

[Ronin]

And if he EVER comes to Tokyo, and I EVER see his traitorous ass on a train or subway, he will be spending the next few weeks in a hospital.

At the very least!

And you can take that to the bank.

[bill1952]

He can still fit in his uniform 44 years later?

In NK it might be hard to gain weight...
The man is a disgrace to that uniform.

[csvset]

Robert Jenkins, the anti Jim Thompson.

[steve-b]

He can still fit in his uniform 44 years later?

Living in North Korea, he's lucky his uniform doesn't sag off him like he was wrapped in a tent.

[AppyPappy]

His book is a very good read. I recommend it.