N. Korean refugees talk about experiences before coming to U.S.

LOS ANGELES, United States - Six North Korean refugees speak to reporters in Los Angeles on May 23. Four women and two men ranging in age from their early 20s to mid-30s were the first North Korean refugee group to arrive in the country since President George W. Bush signed the North Korean Human Rights Act in 2004.

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