A New Generation of North Korean Defectors Become YouTube Stars

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After fleeing North Korea, a young defector made a video challenging strangers to hug a “commie, spy or traitor.” A new generation of North Korean defectors is finding fame on the internet, baffling their elders.

SEOUL—Fleeing North Korea 11 years ago, Heo Jun sought a better life, studied hard and won a prized admission to South Korea’s most prestigious university.To stand out, Mr. Heo shoots videos challenging strangers to hug a “commie, spy or traitor.

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