From the Korea Times: Elusive Welcome Mat By Andrei Lankov   It is believed that some 40,000 to 80,000 North Koreans live in Northeast China, earning money through unskilled work, or living with their Chinese partners. Some five years ago, their number was much greater _ perhaps, up to 250,000. At first sight, defection to … Continue reading Lankov on DPRK/ROK/PRC relations