The lasting legacy of North Korean orphans in Poland



Analysis The lasting legacy of North Korean orphans in Poland DPRK sent thousands of children to the country after the Korean War in a move that has shaped bilateral ties to this day Nicolas Levi November 1, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A bicycle parked next to a mailbox in Kaesong, North Korea in Sept. 2011 \| Image: Eric Lafforgue During and after the Korean War, North Korea sent thousands of orphaned children to Europe in a rare cross-cultural exchange, and the more than 4,000 who ended up in Poland would have a major impact on non-political ties between the two countries. These North Koreans were among the first to live abroad in the early years after the Korean War, and archival documents show that the orphans were clearly in communication with Polish citizens during their time in the country. During and after the Korean War, North Korea sent thousands of orphaned children to Europe in a rare cross-cultural exchange, and the more than 4,000 who ended up in Poland would have a major impact on non-political ties between the two countries. These North Koreans were among the first to live abroad in the early years after the Korean War, and archival documents show that the orphans were clearly in communication with Polish citizens during their time in the country. 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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The lasting legacy of North Korean orphans in Poland

DPRK sent thousands of children to the country after the Korean War in a move that has shaped bilateral ties to this day

Nicolas Levi November 1, 2022

The lasting legacy of North Korean orphans in Poland

A bicycle parked next to a mailbox in Kaesong, North Korea in Sept. 2011 | Image: Eric Lafforgue

During and after the Korean War, North Korea sent thousands of orphaned children to Europe in a rare cross-cultural exchange, and the more than 4,000 who ended up in Poland would have a major impact on non-political ties between the two countries.

These North Koreans were among the first to live abroad in the early years after the Korean War, and archival documents show that the orphans were clearly in communication with Polish citizens during their time in the country.

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