Should we send propaganda balloons to North Korea?

Balloons of Hope and Truth




Topic: Should we send propaganda balloons to North Korea?

Background information
South Korean and North Korea have maintained their peaceful yet hostile relationship for many decades. One of the major conflicts rose due to something quite unlikely to cause any harm: balloons. South Koreans have sent balloons containing articles or other paper material that explicitly criticize the North Korean government. North Korea reacted strongly with its usual threats. Although many people are prioritizing the health of the South Korean citizens, others are still stressing the importance of reunification.

Personal Connection:
I have had a special experience regarding North Korea. I was in 6th grade in elementary school. I participated in a camp to North Korea. Its main purpose was to visit North Korea and have an opportunity to think about reunification. We climbed the KeumKang mountains and ate in North Korean restaurants. Of course, because the area was restricted and controlled by the North Korean government, I can't say that I experienced the true life of North Korea.
But the thing that I remember until now is that the people there gave off a smell of robots. Their conversation and smile didn't look genuine. The waiters served food with a smile and warm voice, but I somehow felt that the smile and the sweet tone were artificial performances.
This experience made me to support unification afterwards. I somehow felt a kinship towards them, which made me even more sorry for their mundane lives.

Stance: We should send propaganda balloons to North Korea.

Argument 1
Sending propaganda balloons is an efficient method that takes us a step closer to unification. No matter how we hard we try to talk with North Korea's leaders, we never get close to meaningful talks or treaties that they will actually abide by. What we need is a grass-root policy that alters the attitudes of the citizens themselves. Once North Korean citizens realize the truth, many will rise against their corrupt leaders.

Argument 2
North Korean citizens have a right to know. North Korean leaders have incessantly brainwashed their citizens with the idea that democracy is a horrible disaster and the Kim family should be worshiped. But the truth is that they are being exploited by their own leaders. The innocent citizens are suffering under famine and preposterously oppressive policies. The international community, especially South Korea, has the obligation to rescue the North Korean citizens from the abyss of lies.