South Korean government to cut budget for defector resettlement this year: MOU



News South Korean government to cut budget for defector resettlement this year: MOU Move linked to declining numbers of escapees making it to the South, unification ministry insists Jeongmin Kim June 12, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Ministry of Unification South Korea will cut this year's budget for North Korean defector resettlement in the South, Seoul's unification ministry confirmed on Friday. An official from the Ministry of Unification (MOU) confirmed to NK News that more than 25% of the budget initially designated for "North Korean defector resettlement fund" will be cut, along with the funds set for "educating and training defectors." South Korea will cut this year's budget for North Korean defector resettlement in the South, Seoul's unification ministry confirmed on Friday. An official from the Ministry of Unification (MOU) confirmed to NK News that more than 25% of the budget initially designated for "North Korean defector resettlement fund" will be cut, along with the funds set for "educating and training defectors." 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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South Korean government to cut budget for defector resettlement this year: MOU

Move linked to declining numbers of escapees making it to the South, unification ministry insists

Jeongmin Kim June 12, 2020

South Korean government to cut budget for defector resettlement this year: MOU

South Korea will cut this year's budget for North Korean defector resettlement in the South, Seoul's unification ministry confirmed on Friday.

An official from the Ministry of Unification (MOU) confirmed to NK News that more than 25% of the budget initially designated for "North Korean defector resettlement fund" will be cut, along with the funds set for "educating and training defectors."

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