Settling in Seoul: What do you think about critics of North Korean defectors?



Ask A North Korean Settling in Seoul: What do you think about critics of North Korean defectors? A DPRK escapee talks about encountering people who question his testimony and how he learned to embrace his past David November 21, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean children in the countryside \| Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2011) *“Settling in Seoul” is an NK News* series in which North Korean defectors share their experiences adapting to life in South Korea. David — who was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until he defected in 2012 — writes about his experiences with people who question or criticize the testimony of defectors. “Settling in Seoul” is an NK News series in which North Korean defectors share their experiences adapting to life in South Korea. David — who was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until he defected in 2012 — writes about his experiences with people who question or criticize the testimony of defectors. 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: What do you think about critics of North Korean defectors?

A DPRK escapee talks about encountering people who question his testimony and how he learned to embrace his past

David November 21, 2023

Settling in Seoul: What do you think about critics of North Korean defectors?

North Korean children in the countryside | Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2011)

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

David — who was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until he defected in 2012 — writes about his experiences with people who question or criticize the testimony of defectors.

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