1) What are your thoughts about North Korea participating at PyeongChang?
2) Do you believe that Kim Jong-un still wants to "conquer" the peninsula by force?
3) When North and South Korea have games against each other, which side do you cheer for?
Ji-Su (2013)
1) It is a good chance to start negotiations, but I'm sure that North Korea has a deeper strategy than talks. South Koreans may be thinking this is about reunification, but North Korea is thinking about its survival in its current form, not about reunification.
2) Kim Jong-un will not give up his missiles. North Korea will only participate if he thinks it can help him survive longer.
3) I hope people won't blame the players. They have no choice but to play. It is the government that is the problem, not the players.
Taerin (2015)
1) I didn't think seriously about it, but it seems to be a good sign. We can't guarantee that North Korea will change, but at least it is a chance to talk.
2) Sanctions are hurting North Korea, so it is looking for partners. Talking to Korea helps him reach his goal.
3) I support both teams. I cry when soldiers on either side get killed. It makes me so sad that there must be fighting.
Sujeong (2008)
1) It is because they want to try to talk with others.
2) They are talking about peace, but that probably isn't their true aim. They are probably still focused on controlling all of Korea.
3) I don't have any particular feeling about sports. But I do feel bad that North Korean players have to go through harsh self-criticism after they lose.
Choi Rin (2011)
1) I'm quite positive. We haven't had official relations in a few years, so this could be a way to restart things.
2) North Korea is blocked by others, so it is using fake gestures to get humanitarian aid.
3) The best way would be to make one team.
Amy Kim (2009)
1) I didn't have a strong feeling when I first saw the news. It is better for North Korea to join these Games rather than not joining.
2) He will not give up his plan to control all of Korea.
3) I hope South Korea wins. I should have mixed feelings because I was a soccer player in North Korea and I know they only get treated well before international games.
Lee Yu-rang (2014)
1) What? This is the first time I'm hearing that.
2) I'm not interested in politics. You should ask my mother about this, she is really interested in politics.
3) I hope South Korea wins. My family was unable to live in North Korea, but South Korea welcomed us with open arms.
Interviewed by Casey Lartigue, Jr., international director of Teach North Korean Refugees.
2) Do you believe that Kim Jong-un still wants to "conquer" the peninsula by force?
3) When North and South Korea have games against each other, which side do you cheer for?
Ji-Su (2013)
1) It is a good chance to start negotiations, but I'm sure that North Korea has a deeper strategy than talks. South Koreans may be thinking this is about reunification, but North Korea is thinking about its survival in its current form, not about reunification.
2) Kim Jong-un will not give up his missiles. North Korea will only participate if he thinks it can help him survive longer.
3) I hope people won't blame the players. They have no choice but to play. It is the government that is the problem, not the players.
Taerin (2015)
1) I didn't think seriously about it, but it seems to be a good sign. We can't guarantee that North Korea will change, but at least it is a chance to talk.
2) Sanctions are hurting North Korea, so it is looking for partners. Talking to Korea helps him reach his goal.
3) I support both teams. I cry when soldiers on either side get killed. It makes me so sad that there must be fighting.
Sujeong (2008)
1) It is because they want to try to talk with others.
2) They are talking about peace, but that probably isn't their true aim. They are probably still focused on controlling all of Korea.
3) I don't have any particular feeling about sports. But I do feel bad that North Korean players have to go through harsh self-criticism after they lose.
Choi Rin (2011)
1) I'm quite positive. We haven't had official relations in a few years, so this could be a way to restart things.
2) North Korea is blocked by others, so it is using fake gestures to get humanitarian aid.
3) The best way would be to make one team.
Amy Kim (2009)
1) I didn't have a strong feeling when I first saw the news. It is better for North Korea to join these Games rather than not joining.
2) He will not give up his plan to control all of Korea.
3) I hope South Korea wins. I should have mixed feelings because I was a soccer player in North Korea and I know they only get treated well before international games.
Lee Yu-rang (2014)
1) What? This is the first time I'm hearing that.
2) I'm not interested in politics. You should ask my mother about this, she is really interested in politics.
3) I hope South Korea wins. My family was unable to live in North Korea, but South Korea welcomed us with open arms.
Interviewed by Casey Lartigue, Jr., international director of Teach North Korean Refugees.
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