Why are the majority of North Korean defectors female?



Analysis Why are the majority of North Korean defectors female? Their role as breadwinners and the need to make money pushes N. Korean women towards China Shinui Kim July 31, 2013 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News SEOUL – Fewer social obligations in the North translates into more defections to the South among women, statistics show. However, with most of their work experience coming from illegal marketplaces, these women face a different set of challenges when they arrive. SEOUL – Fewer social obligations in the North translates into more defections to the South among women, statistics show. However, with most of their work experience coming from illegal marketplaces, these women face a different set of challenges when they arrive. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending