An Audience with a North Korean Defector

The decision to defect from North Korea is not undertaken lightly, but for those in prominent positions it can be particularly fraught. The fates of Kim’s half-brother, Kim Jong Nam, and uncle, Jang Song Thaek underline the risks of disloyalty to the regime. In this special in-conversation event Thae Yong Ho, a prominent North Korean defector and former North Korean deputy ambassador to the United Kingdom, shares rare insights based on his experience and knowledge of the Kim regime. Speakers: Thae Yong Ho (North Korean Defector, former Deputy Ambassador to the United Kingdom) Dr Euan Graham (Executive Director, La Trobe Asia, La Trobe University) Dr Jay Song (Senior lecturer in Korean Studies, University of Melbourne) A La Trobe Asia event in association with the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne. Recorded on 4 September, 2019.