To discourage defection, workers at North Korean restaurants, as well as diplomats and others who are allowed to travel, are generally required to have family members remain in North Korea.
The spokesman said the group was concerned about their families and he called on North Korea not to punish them.
Hostages.
A technique originating in the USSR.
Hope they all kissed their mom and dad good bye.
20 posted on 04/09/2016 7:58:26 PM PDT by Pontiac
(The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
