The defector beat: The police who watch N. Koreans as they settle



Analysis The defector beat: The police who watch N. Koreans as they settle South Korean police officers assigned to monitor newly arrived refugees help out, but sometimes cause problems Ha-young Choi June 22, 2015 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Korea_Tourist_Police_15 by KOREA.NET - Official page of the Republic of Korea on 2013-10-16 11:05:18 When North Korean defectors arrive in South Korea, they are led to Hanawon, an organization under the Ministry of Unification dedicated to preparing them for their adjustment. When the course is complete after three months, they can then start new life in South Korean society. When North Korean defectors arrive in South Korea, they are led to Hanawon, an organization under the Ministry of Unification dedicated to preparing them for their adjustment. When the course is complete after three months, they can then start new life in South Korean society. 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

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The defector beat: The police who watch N. Koreans as they settle

South Korean police officers assigned to monitor newly arrived refugees help out, but sometimes cause problems

Ha-young Choi June 22, 2015

The defector beat: The police who watch N. Koreans as they settle

Korea_Tourist_Police_15 by KOREA.NET - Official page of the Republic of Korea on 2013-10-16 11:05:18

When North Korean defectors arrive in South Korea, they are led to Hanawon, an organization under the Ministry of Unification dedicated to preparing them for their adjustment.

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