Settling in Seoul: A North Korean surfs the internet for the first time



Ask A North Korean Settling in Seoul: A North Korean surfs the internet for the first time Online world can be overwhelming at first, but defectors quickly discover value of access to a world of information Jin March 23, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Image: Pexels “Settling in Seoul” is an *NK News* series in which North Korean defectors share their experiences adapting to life in South Korea. Jin — who was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until she defected in 2014 — writes about using the internet for the first time after she resettled 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. Jin — who was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until she defected in 2014 — writes about using the internet for the first time after she resettled in 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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Settling in Seoul: A North Korean surfs the internet for the first time

Online world can be overwhelming at first, but defectors quickly discover value of access to a world of information

Jin March 23, 2023

Settling in Seoul: A North Korean surfs the internet for the first time

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

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