Excellent piece. Very informative, and students will relate to the experience of the young people. Will use this in the classroom. I think it would be interesting to really explore student's perceptions about escape from North Korea. It could be paralleled with the experiences of the other groups risking their lives, and entering other countries illegally. Human rights and Economic opportunity typically go hand in hand. I the extreme state of affairs in N. Korea with create empathy, and possibly create a framework for the a great discussion about whether or not breaking the law is always a bad thing? What can oppressed people do to create change in a totalitarian- military state? Civil disobedience, not so much an option when expression is not allowed. I think it is also a powerful way to ask questions about the responsibility of the international community. As fellow human being what degree of responsibility do we have to speak out about the actions of this government.
This could also be a great way to introduce some of the economic strains of the large numbers of refugee/ immigrant populations and then contrast the cost with the reality of their situations and home and the need to seek a solution.[Edit by="jbotelho on Jun 30, 6:39:52 PM"][/Edit]
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