Settling in Seoul: A North Korean defector discovers the concept of hobbies



Ask A North Korean Settling in Seoul: A North Korean defector discovers the concept of hobbies DPRK society insists individuals live for collective, but people in the South can explore their own interests Sersong Han March 3, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Many South Koreans enjoy camping as a hobby \| Image: chulmin1700 via Pixabay “Settling in Seoul” is an *NK News* series in which North Korean defectors share their experiences adapting to life in South Korea. This week, Sersong Han — who was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until he defected in 2014 — writes about discovering hobbies and the concept of individual interests after resettling in South Korea. “Settling in Seoul” is an *NK News* series in which North Korean defectors share their experiences adapting to life in South Korea. This week, Sersong Han — who was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until he defected in 2014 — writes about discovering hobbies and the concept of individual interests after resettling in South Korea. 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: A North Korean defector discovers the concept of hobbies

DPRK society insists individuals live for collective, but people in the South can explore their own interests

Sersong Han March 3, 2023

Settling in Seoul: A North Korean defector discovers the concept of hobbies

Many South Koreans enjoy camping as a hobby | Image: chulmin1700 via Pixabay

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

This week, Sersong Han — who was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until he defected in 2014 — writes about discovering hobbies and the concept of individual interests after resettling in South Korea.

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