23 North Korean defectors reach South Korea in third quarter: Seoul



News 23 North Korean defectors reach South Korea in third quarter: Seoul Group defection of overseas workers appears to drive slight uptick, though numbers still far below pre-pandemic levels Ethan Jewell \| Ifang Bremer October 13, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean man near the demilitarized zone \| Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 11, 2011) Only 23 North Korean defectors arrived in the South from July to September, according to the unification ministry, the most in any quarter this year but still far below pre-pandemic levels. The new defectors bring the total number of arrivals to 42 for the year, as the DPRK’s strict COVID-19 border controls and restrictions in transit countries like China make it more difficult for defectors to reach South Korea. Only 23 North Korean defectors arrived in the South from July to September, according to the unification ministry, the most in any quarter this year but still far below pre-pandemic levels. The new defectors bring the total number of arrivals to 42 for the year, as the DPRK’s strict COVID-19 border controls and restrictions in transit countries like China make it more difficult for defectors to reach South Korea. 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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23 North Korean defectors reach South Korea in third quarter: Seoul

Group defection of overseas workers appears to drive slight uptick, though numbers still far below pre-pandemic levels

Ethan Jewell | Ifang Bremer October 13, 2022

23 North Korean defectors reach South Korea in third quarter: Seoul

A North Korean man near the demilitarized zone | Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 11, 2011)

Only 23 North Korean defectors arrived in the South from July to September, according to the unification ministry, the most in any quarter this year but still far below pre-pandemic levels.

The new defectors bring the total number of arrivals to 42 for the year, as the DPRK’s strict COVID-19 border controls and restrictions in transit countries like China make it more difficult for defectors to reach South Korea.

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