Why North Korean refugees struggle in South Korean schools



Analysis Why North Korean refugees struggle in South Korean schools South Korea schools must do more to integrate defectors in education Jung Hwan Jang January 10, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK NEWS In the first few decades of the split between North and South Korea, there was little movement between the two countries. Very few defected, and these were mostly men and soldiers, who were referred to as ‘defecting warriors.' But since the mid-1990s this number of refugees has been rapidly increasing and most are not soldiers, but women, children, and young adults. In the first few decades of the split between North and South Korea, there was little movement between the two countries. Very few defected, and these were mostly men and soldiers, who were referred to as ‘defecting warriors.' But since the mid-1990s this number of refugees has been rapidly increasing and most are not soldiers, but women, children, and young adults. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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Why North Korean refugees struggle in South Korean schools

South Korea schools must do more to integrate defectors in education

Jung Hwan Jang January 10, 2017

Why North Korean refugees struggle in South Korean schools

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In the first few decades of the split between North and South Korea, there was little movement between the two countries. Very few defected, and these were mostly men and soldiers, who were referred to as ‘defecting warriors.'

But since the mid-1990s this number of refugees has been rapidly increasing and most are not soldiers, but women, children, and young adults.

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