The narrative discusses a series of North Korean defections to South Korea, primarily from North Korean restaurants in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and Yugyeong, China. The narrator mentions that 5 people defected from North Korea at a restaurant in Tashkent, with the first defection occurring in May. The narrator also mentions a mass defection of 12 people from a restaurant in China in 2015, which has been the first mass defection since then.
The narrator discusses the impact of the coronavirus on North Korean restaurants overseas, stating that they were unable to operate due to the pandemic. The narrator speculates that the waitresses at these restaurants, who could not return to North Korea, may have had contact with South Korean residents, leading to the closure of the restaurants.
The narrator also mentions a series of personal changes among the waitresses, including their decision to defect from North Korea. The narrator suggests that these changes may have been influenced by the personal relationships of the waitresses, particularly a woman who defected in May due to her love for a Korean man.
The narrator also discusses the atmosphere at North Korean restaurants, stating that it is solemn and strange when Koreans visit. The narrator mentions that the atmosphere changes when Koreans visit, and that the waitresses' defections may have been a result of this change.
The narrator concludes by discussing the potential repercussions of the defections, particularly among the North Korean "MZ generation," who are currently in their 20s and 30s. The narrator also mentions the measures taken by Chairman Kim Jong-un to target this generation, including restrictions on personal relationships.
The narrator then discusses North Korea's recent provocations, including the launch of a ballistic missile. The narrator states that if North Korea attempts to use nuclear weapons, the ROK-US alliance and South Korea's military will respond resolutely and overwhelmingly.
The narrator concludes by discussing the potential impact of the defections and North Korea's provocations on the internal conflict within North Korea.
1. The text mentions that the North Korean defection issue is being covered for the first time.
2. Five people defected from North Korea at a North Korean restaurant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
3. One person defected in May, followed by three more in August.
4. In 2015, 12 people defected from a North Korean restaurant in China to South Korea.
5. The restaurant was famous and was visited by YouTubers.
6. The restaurant suddenly closed down, leading to speculation about the female employees.
7. The woman who first defected from North Korea in May was in love with a Korean man.
8. The other four people defected later due to the influence of the first defector.
9. The female employees showed a pattern of defecting from North Korea in succession.
10. The atmosphere at the North Korean restaurant was solemn and strange when Koreans visited.
11. The North Korean government is currently targeting the MZ generation with various measures.
12. The number of North Korean defectors coming to South Korea was about 2,000 per year before 2019 and 2018.
13. The number of North Korean defectors sharply decreased to three last year due to the Corona pandemic.
14. North Korea is currently blocking North Korean defectors from Kim Jong-un.
15. North Korea attempted to use nuclear weapons, and the ROK-US alliance responded resolutely and overwhelmingly.
16. The joint training and exercises between South Korea and the United States are being strengthened.
17. North Korea's current series of provocations is very unusual, indicating a lot of threat.
18. North Korea cannot just sit back and do nothing with the powerful weapons systems of the alliance.
19. The president emphasizes the need to manage the tension to prevent it from escalating.