Number of North Korean defectors to South at lowest in nearly two decades: MOU



News Number of North Korean defectors to South at lowest in nearly two decades: MOU Overall downward trend since 2009 continues, though male defector numbers higher than in recent years Colin Zwirko January 20, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News The number of North Koreans escaping to South Korea in a single calendar year has dropped to the lowest point since 2001, according to new figures through the end of 2019 released by the South’s Ministry of Unification (MOU). This follows a downward trend over the last decade coinciding with current DPRK leader Kim Jong Un coming to power in late 2011. The number of North Koreans escaping to South Korea in a single calendar year has dropped to the lowest point since 2001, according to new figures through the end of 2019 released by the South’s Ministry of Unification (MOU). This follows a downward trend over the last decade coinciding with current DPRK leader Kim Jong Un coming to power in late 2011. Become a member for less than $4 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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Number of North Korean defectors to South at lowest in nearly two decades: MOU

Overall downward trend since 2009 continues, though male defector numbers higher than in recent years

Colin Zwirko January 20, 2020

Number of North Korean defectors to South at lowest in nearly two decades: MOU

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The number of North Koreans escaping to South Korea in a single calendar year has dropped to the lowest point since 2001, according to new figures through the end of 2019 released by the South’s Ministry of Unification (MOU).

This follows a downward trend over the last decade coinciding with current DPRK leader Kim Jong Un coming to power in late 2011.

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