Settling in Seoul: The biggest struggles in understanding South Korean society



Ask A North Korean Settling in Seoul: The biggest struggles in understanding South Korean society North Korea does not allow diversity of opinion, making liberal South Korea – especially online culture – hard to grasp Sersong Han April 28, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A South Korean walks along a subway platform in Seoul \| Image: Pexels *“Settling in Seoul” is a new NK News* series in which North Korean defectors share their experiences adapting to life in South Korea. In this week’s column, Sersong Han — who lived in North Korea until he defected in 2014 — writes about his time at the Settlement Support Center for North Korean Refugees, better known as Hanawon. “Settling in Seoul” is a new NK News series in which North Korean defectors share their experiences adapting to life in South Korea. In this week’s column, Sersong Han — who lived in North Korea until he defected in 2014 — writes about his time at the Settlement Support Center for North Korean Refugees, better known as Hanawon. 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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Settling in Seoul: The biggest struggles in understanding South Korean society

North Korea does not allow diversity of opinion, making liberal South Korea – especially online culture – hard to grasp

Sersong Han April 28, 2022

Settling in Seoul: The biggest struggles in understanding South Korean society

A South Korean walks along a subway platform in Seoul | Image: Pexels

“Settling in Seoul” is a new NK News series in which North Korean defectors share their experiences adapting to life in South Korea.

In this week’s column, Sersong Han — who lived in North Korea until he defected in 2014 — writes about his time at the Settlement Support Center for North Korean Refugees, better known as Hanawon.

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