Defectors Torn by North Korean Olympic Charm Offensive

North Korean defectors, who fled their impoverished and repressive homeland, are voicing concern that the North’s Olympic delegation featuring its “army of beauties” will score deceptive propaganda points, but they also hold out hope that inter-Korean cooperation can create an opportunity for peaceful progress. A 230 member all female cheerleading squad, often called the "army of beauties," will be among the large North Korean Olympic delegation planning to visit South Korea for...

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