'Welcome' Daniel Tudor "Received Threats After Publishing Book Exposing North Korea's Reality"

On the 23rd, Daniel Tudor, a British journalist-turned-writer, appeared on MBC Every1's entertainment program Welcome, First Time in Korea?. Photo by MBC Every1, Welcome, First Time in Korea? broadcast capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Daniel Tudor, a British journalist-turned-author, confessed that he received personal threats after publishing a book exposing the realities of North Korea.

On the 23rd, Daniel Tudor appeared on the special episode "First Time Living in Korea?" of the MBC Every1 variety show "Welcome, First Time in Korea?". He has been living in Korea for 11 years.

In the broadcast, Daniel explained why he started living in Korea: "I first came to Korea during the 2002 World Cup," adding, "A close friend in university was Korean, and that was the happiest time of my life. After that, I decided to live here for just one year."

He said, "I am currently writing a novel related to the Korean royal family," and added, "I am so interested in Korean royalty that it borders on obsession." To research, he met with writer Kwon Bi-young.

Writer Kwon asked Daniel, "How did you become interested in the Korean Empire?"

Daniel replied, "I once interviewed Lee Seok, the grandson of Emperor Gojong. His life was so tumultuous that I wanted to write a novel about it."

Then, Kwon advised, "It is also our responsibility to convey history accurately."

Daniel then revealed an incident where he received personal threats from North Korea.

He confessed, "After the publication of my book exposing North Korea, 'The Capitalist Republic of Joseon,' the Pyongyang Central Court expressed discomfort with it. They called me a 'scoundrel' and 'riffraff,' and said they would 'pursue me to the end and cut off my breath.' I was threatened personally."

He continued, "One day, at 3 a.m., there was a loud knocking that lasted about five minutes. I did not respond and lay down with a knife beside my pillow. I still don't know who it was," he recalled.

He added, "The police contacted me, and I was under personal protection for six months."

Furthermore, he said, "Becoming a journalist made me interested in Korean history and politics. I want to share Korea's greatness with more people," and added, "I think I will live in Korea for the rest of my life."

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