Settling in Seoul: The best and worst aspects of life as a North Korean defector



Ask A North Korean Settling in Seoul: The best and worst aspects of life as a North Korean defector Separation from family and fast pace of life in South are challenging, but freedom from want and fear are irreplaceable Joshua Kim May 5, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean family in their house in Kangwon province, Sept. 2008 \| Image: Eric Lafforgue “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, Joshua Kim (a pseudonym) — who lived in North Korea until he defected in 2019 — writes about the aspects of his new life in South Korea that he enjoys the most and least. “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, Joshua Kim (a pseudonym) — who lived in North Korea until he defected in 2019 — writes about the aspects of his new life in South Korea that he enjoys the most and least. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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 best and worst aspects of life as a North Korean defector

Separation from family and fast pace of life in South are challenging, but freedom from want and fear are irreplaceable

Joshua Kim May 5, 2022

Settling in Seoul: The best and worst aspects of life as a North Korean defector

A North Korean family in their house in Kangwon province, Sept. 2008 | Image: Eric Lafforgue

“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, Joshua Kim (a pseudonym) — who lived in North Korea until he defected in 2019 — writes about the aspects of his new life in South Korea that he enjoys the most and least.

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