Number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea doubles in second quarter



News Number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea doubles in second quarter Seoul attributes on-quarter surge in new arrivals to 65 to eased COVID controls in China, anticipating trend to continue Ifang Bremer July 18, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Koreans walking on a street in Pyongyang in April 2017 \| Image: NK News The number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea nearly doubled in the second quarter compared to the first three months of the year, Seoul’s unification ministry announced on Tuesday, as China’s relaxation of COVID-19 controls made it easier for escapees to reach the South. A total of 65 defectors — 18 men and 47 women — arrived in the country between April and June, up from 34 in the first quarter. The number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea nearly doubled in the second quarter compared to the first three months of the year, Seoul’s unification ministry announced on Tuesday, as China’s relaxation of COVID-19 controls made it easier for escapees to reach the South. A total of 65 defectors — 18 men and 47 women — arrived in the country between April and June, up from 34 in the first quarter. 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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Number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea doubles in second quarter

Seoul attributes on-quarter surge in new arrivals to 65 to eased COVID controls in China, anticipating trend to continue

Ifang Bremer July 18, 2023

Number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea doubles in second quarter

North Koreans walking on a street in Pyongyang in April 2017 | Image: NK News

The number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea nearly doubled in the second quarter compared to the first three months of the year, Seoul’s unification ministry announced on Tuesday, as China’s relaxation of COVID-19 controls made it easier for escapees to reach the South.

A total of 65 defectors — 18 men and 47 women — arrived in the country between April and June, up from 34 in the first quarter.

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