대한민국을 뒤흔든 최은희·신상옥 실종 사건의 전말 (KBS_1993.03.09.방송)

On January 14, 1978, actress Choi Eun-hee was abducted from Hong Kong on the orders of Kim Jong-il. In July of the same year, her ex-husband, Shin Sang-ok, was also abducted while searching for her. At the time, rumors circulated in South Korea that he had voluntarily defected to the North due to discord with the Park Chung-hee regime; however, the reality was a meticulously orchestrated abduction plot by Kim Jong-il, who desired the rapid development of North Korean cinema. While detained in North Korea, the couple rebuilt 'Shin Film' under Kim Jong-il's full support and produced numerous films, receiving lavish treatment on the surface. However, in reality, they were subjected to constant surveillance and ideological indoctrination. Finally, in 1986, while visiting Vienna, Austria for filming, they evaded their guards and defected to the U.S. Embassy, ​​dramatically succeeding in their escape after eight years. This incident is a tragedy of modern history that vividly demonstrated to the world the existence of Kim Jong-il, who had been shrouded in secrecy, and the brutality of the North Korean regime. #KoreanHistory #History #HistorySpecial #HistoryJournal #TimeTraveler Copyright ⓒ KBS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use (including AI learning) are prohibited.