In Seoul, tragic death of North Korean defector family sparks shock and outrage



News In Seoul, tragic death of North Korean defector family sparks shock and outrage Han Sung-ok and her young son were found last month, believed to have died months earlier Oliver Hotham August 16, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News News in South Korea of the death of a defector woman and her young son has prompted shock among the escapee community and the broader general public, with a vigil set up in central Seoul on Friday to raise awareness of the case. Reports emerged earlier this week of the death of a 42-year-old woman – now named as Han Sung-ok – and her six-year-old son in Bongcheon, southern Seoul, on July 31. News in South Korea of the death of a defector woman and her young son has prompted shock among the escapee community and the broader general public, with a vigil set up in central Seoul on Friday to raise awareness of the case. Reports emerged earlier this week of the death of a 42-year-old woman – now named as Han Sung-ok – and her six-year-old son in Bongcheon, southern Seoul, on July 31. 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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In Seoul, tragic death of North Korean defector family sparks shock and outrage

Han Sung-ok and her young son were found last month, believed to have died months earlier

Oliver Hotham August 16, 2019

In Seoul, tragic death of North Korean defector family sparks shock and outrage

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News in South Korea of the death of a defector woman and her young son has prompted shock among the escapee community and the broader general public, with a vigil set up in central Seoul on Friday to raise awareness of the case.

Reports emerged earlier this week of the death of a 42-year-old woman – now named as Han Sung-ok – and her six-year-old son in Bongcheon, southern Seoul, on July 31.

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