The story of Comrade Joe, the last American defector still living in North Korea…

Since President Clinton's visit to North Korea, news reports suggest a softening of North Korean rhetoric and possible movement toward renewed negotiations, 6-party talks or otherwise.  To provide more information about this unique nation, AAAS/CSTSP has obtained a copy of the fascinating film "Crossing the Line," about the life of a U.S. Army defector who stayed in the North.  After the showing, comments and discussion will be led by Ms. Karin Lee, Executive Director of the National Committee for North Korea."

In the 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, four US soldiers defected to North Korea. James Joseph Dresnok and his unique band of brothers published propaganda pamphlets, telling the world how happy they were in 'the People's Paradise'. Dresnok remains in North Korea and lives with his family in Pyongyang, and has not had contact with outsiders since his defection in 1962. In making the film, the filmmakers had astonishing access to Dresnok, his daily life in North Korea, his and the other defector families, and even the North Korean soldier who captured him in 1962.

Wine and cheese at 5:30 PM

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