Summary

Shin found shelter in a farmer’s shed. There were ears of corn in side which he devoured. He found an old uniform to replace his bloody and torn prison pants. His legs from the knees down were sticky with blood from the shock. Wearing the uniform he no longer looked like a prisoner. By that evening he had traveled six miles to Bukchange, a coal mining town. He stayed in a pigpen for the night. He was exhausted and hungry and in pain but being free exhilarated him. He was in shock to see fellow North Koreans walk about freely with no presence of guards. His world for twenty-three years had been in a prison camp. Shin felt free and no one seemed to be looking for him. He broke into a house and stole food, clothing and shoes. A market lady...