Just two North Korean defectors reach South Korea from April to June



News Just two North Korean defectors reach South Korea from April to June Historically-low numbers present challenges to helping the North Korean people, humanitarian workers say Won-Gi Jung July 16, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Markus Winkler from Pixabay Only two North Korean defectors entered South Korea from April to June this year, the fewest ever in a single quarter, Seoul's unification ministry announced on Friday. Only one male and one female defector arrived in the country during the second quarter of 2021, according to South Korea's Ministry of Unification, the lowest-ever quarterly figure since such data began to be recorded in 2003. Only two North Korean defectors entered South Korea from April to June this year, the fewest ever in a single quarter, Seoul's unification ministry announced on Friday. Only one male and one female defector arrived in the country during the second quarter of 2021, according to South Korea's Ministry of Unification, the lowest-ever quarterly figure since such data began to be recorded in 2003. 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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Just two North Korean defectors reach South Korea from April to June

Historically-low numbers present challenges to helping the North Korean people, humanitarian workers say

Won-Gi Jung July 16, 2021

Just two North Korean defectors reach South Korea from April to June

Only two North Korean defectors entered South Korea from April to June this year, the fewest ever in a single quarter, Seoul's unification ministry announced on Friday.

Only one male and one female defector arrived in the country during the second quarter of 2021, according to South Korea's Ministry of Unification, the lowest-ever quarterly figure since such data began to be recorded in 2003.

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