The cinematic escape of a kidnapped South Korean icon

History · Published 2 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: In 1978, a secret voyage carried a high-stakes passenger across the East China Sea. Discover the extraordinary true story of how legendary actress Choi Eun-hee was abducted by North Korean intelligence.

This video recounts the 1978 journey of a freighter traveling from Hong Kong to Pyongyang. On board was the 52-year-old South Korean icon Choi Eun-hee, who had been seized by the North Korean Secret Service.

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