A N. Korean defector to S. Korea, now defecting to U.S. (was a missile techician)

Chosun Ilbo ^ | 05/16/03 | Ju Yong-Jung

[TigerLikesRooster]

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A N. Korean escapee, a former N. Korean missile project worker, intent on defecting to U.S.

came to S. Korea in '99 ... "secured an U.S. visa, evading S. Korean gov." "N. Korea imported 90% of missile parts from Japan. (missiles) were produced in 4 different factories"

A N. Korean escapee, who worked for N. Korean missile production, held a press conference on May 15, 2003, at Washington's National Press Club, announcing his intention to defect to U.S.

Revealing only his last name, Lee, he remarked that he met in the morning the Representative Ed Royce(R) and ask his help in expediting his defection.

Mr. Lee, who showed up wearing a mask, disclosed that, in the past, 90% of missile parts were imported from Japan and missiles were produced in 4 different factories. He escaped to China in '97 and came to S. Korea in '99. About his entry into U.S., "To evade S. Korean authorithies, he first secured an invitation from a Japanese broadcasting media and then obtained an U.S. visa in secret", he disclosed.

Mr. Lee said that he worked as a third class technician who was assigned to the production of missile guidance systems. He indicated, "He would talk to U.S. intelligence, if they want." He further disclosed that there are many things he did not disclose about N. Korean missiles. He is trying his best to stay in U.S., including a defection.

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[TigerLikesRooster]

I do not know if this man went to U.S. just to have a better life or he fell out with his S. Korean handlers for some reason. In some cases, defectors are not allowed to talk to Americans by S. Korean authorities to prevent them from rocking the official government policy of "engagement." We do not know the details. But the fact that he sneaked out with the help of U.S. authorities and showed up at the press conference wearing a mask indicates that there is something troubling going on.

It is interesing to note that this press conference was organized by Hudson Insitute, the same organization which orchestrated the mass defection of 20 N. Korean elites, including the father of N. Korean nukes, Kyoung Won-Ha.

All in all, a troubling development for S. Korea. While S. Korea and U.S. are supposed to have patched up the difference officially, S. Korea is still out of the loop when it comes to certain security matters involving N. Korea. Bush administration does not fully trust Roh's government. I expected that this could happen a while back. Now it is becoming apparent.

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In some cases, defectors are not allowed to talk to Americans by S. Korean authorities to prevent them from rocking the official government policy of "engagement."

No wonder Roh got a mere 30 minutes with Bush. This is preposterous. The North and South are going to be united in hell if they keep this up.

[TigerLikesRooster]

Here is a link to National Press Club's schedule, which shows the press conference.

North Korean Defectors

Here is a link to the Representative Ed Royce(R), California's 40th District

Home Page of US Rep. Ed Royce

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Ping!

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The man behind the mass defection project of N. Korean elites:

Michael Horowitz

Senior Fellow

Washington, D.C. Office

Areas of Expertise Tort reform Welfare Federalism United States Congress Religious liberty

Biographical Highlights

Michael J. Horowitz is director of Hudson Institute?™s Project for Civil Justice Reform and Project for International Religious Liberty. He served as general counsel for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from 1981 to 1985, and as an associate professor of law at the University of Mississippi from 1965 to 1967. Horowitz has maintained a private law practice since 1967.

Horowitz has been an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law School, special counsel for the Committee on the Judicial Branch of the Judicial Conference of the United States, and special counsel to the National Council of Young Israel. He served as chairman of President Reagan?™s Domestic Policy Council on Federalism and was co-chairman of the Cabinet Council?™s Working Group on Legal/Tort Policy.

In addition to his domestic credentials, Horowitz also served as an advisor to the Czech, Slovak, and Bulgarian Academies of Science; was vice president of the Bulgarian American Friendship Society; Counsel and Trustee of Save Cambodia, Inc.; and a National Advisory Board Member of the Institute for Democracy in Vietnam

He earned his LL.B. from Yale Law School in 1964.

Publications and Media Exposure

Horowitz is often quoted in the national press and is the author of many articles on the subjects of legal reform, religious persecution, the future of the American welfare system, federalism, and the U.S. Congress.  He has been interviewed and quoted by The Jerusalem Post, Chicago Sun-Times, and Washington Post, among others.  His recent publications include: ?œCan TORT Law Be Ethical???(The Weekly Standard, 2001); ?œHollowed Be Thy Subsidies??(American Outlook, 2000); and ?œSubsidies May Cost Churches Their Souls??(The Wall Street Journal, 1999).  Horowitz has appeared on numerous radio and television shows including ABC?™s ?œWorld News Tonight;??Fox News Network?™s ?œThe O?™Reilley Factor;??and NPR?™s ?œAll Things Considered.??/P>

[AmericanInTokyo]

This was GOOOOOODDDD.....

Well, here (below) is the video link to a TBS TV report carried just tonight in Japan, showing the North Korean defector, Lee Bok, as he gives his talk (shrouded) yesterday at the National Press Club in D.C.

In it, the defector said the liberal/appeasing SOUTH KOREAN GOVERNMENT is doing everything they can to intimidate, threaten and pressure North Korean defectors not to reveal too much to the United States about North Korea, since it undermines their (South's) "sunshine policy" of engagement with the North.

He stated that nearly 90% of the missile parts for North Korea's missile program come from JAPAN! He said it was a common joke amongst missile researchers and producers in the DPRK that Japan was the country they were going to attack someday, and yet Japan was building their missile program.

The fast, broadband version Microsoft Media Viewer:

http://news.tbs.co.jp/asx/news750041_7.asx

Or you might try this and pick from one of the four available streams (located under the photo):

http://news.tbs.co.jp/newseye/tbs_newseye750041.html

[AmericanInTokyo]

The money flow from the corrupt liberal/appeaser Minju Dang Party in South Korea, to the nefarious dictator in the North, is unforgiveable. I hope this money scandal is busted WIDE OPEN by the conservative opposition Hannara Dang party in S. Korea. I hope people go to jail, liver ailments or not. And I hope there is a STOP put to further sellout to the North.

[AmericanInTokyo]

ping

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RE #8

The link no longer works. But thanks for Ping!

[AmericanInTokyo]

Check out this link (TBS TV, Japan), right now, on the top defector!

http://news.tbs.co.jp/asx/news750299_7.asx

Check it quickly if you can. It's 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time Saturday. Not sure how long before the link to the Japanese video/story is gone.

[AmericanInTokyo]

The link (in my previous post) is on the story of the confidant of Kim Jong il that got out. Another story developing.

[TigerLikesRooster]

RE #6

S. Korean medias reported nothing about his remark that defectors are coerced into silence, including even so-called conservative dailies. There is a cover-up on this report going on, too.

I had better do my net-surfing in the morning. I keep missing your pings about Japanese TV video links.:) But thanks for your help. I will catch it next time.:)

[AmericanInTokyo]

try some back issues of Monthly Chosen (in Korean). I believe they are at independent.co.kr