Eleven North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter of 2022: Seoul



News Eleven North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter of 2022: Seoul Pandemic border controls continue to limit numbers, as expert says North Koreans’ lives becoming more difficult Ifang Bremer April 15, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON The Han River that runs through Seoul, the capital of South Korea \| Image: Pixabay Just 11 North Korean defectors arrived in South Korea in the first quarter of 2022, as COVID-19 border controls continue to prevent escapees from reaching the South. South Korea’s unification ministry released the figures on Friday, noting that nine of the defectors were women and two men. Just 11 North Korean defectors arrived in South Korea in the first quarter of 2022, as COVID-19 border controls continue to prevent escapees from reaching the South. South Korea’s unification ministry released the figures on Friday, noting that nine of the defectors were women and two men. 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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Eleven North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter of 2022: Seoul

Pandemic border controls continue to limit numbers, as expert says North Koreans’ lives becoming more difficult

Ifang Bremer April 15, 2022

Eleven North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter of 2022: Seoul

The Han River that runs through Seoul, the capital of South Korea | Image: Pixabay

Just 11 North Korean defectors arrived in South Korea in the first quarter of 2022, as COVID-19 border controls continue to prevent escapees from reaching the South.

South Korea’s unification ministry released the figures on Friday, noting that nine of the defectors were women and two men.

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