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Crossings | The Fine Line Between North and South Korea

Christine Ahn of Women Cross DMZ talks about her position and portrayal on the peninsula in both North Korea and South Korea. As the executive director of the organization, her truthful words have been misconstrued no matter how cautious she has been. For Ahn and her fellow activists, this has been one of many hurdles in their mission for peace and reconciliation.

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