Number of North Korean defectors who reached South tripled to 196 last year



News Number of North Korean defectors who reached South tripled to 196 last year Seoul says 'elite' defectors like diplomats made up significant part of total in 2023 as DPRK began to reopen Ifang Bremer January 18, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean family in Pyongyang \| Image: NK News (July 2016) A total of 196 North Korean escapees reached South Korea in 2023, more than three times the previous year but still far below annual pre-pandemic numbers. In a press release on Thursday, Seoul’s Ministry of Unification said there was a considerable number of “elite” defectors among those who resettled in the South, including “diplomats, overseas residents and international students.” A total of 196 North Korean escapees reached South Korea in 2023, more than three times the previous year but still far below annual pre-pandemic numbers. In a press release on Thursday, Seoul’s Ministry of Unification said there was a considerable number of “elite” defectors among those who resettled in the South, including “diplomats, overseas residents and international students.” 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 who reached South tripled to 196 last year

Seoul says 'elite' defectors like diplomats made up significant part of total in 2023 as DPRK began to reopen

Ifang Bremer January 18, 2024

Number of North Korean defectors who reached South tripled to 196 last year

A North Korean family in Pyongyang | Image: NK News (July 2016)

A total of 196 North Korean escapees reached South Korea in 2023, more than three times the previous year but still far below annual pre-pandemic numbers.

In a press release on Thursday, Seoul’s Ministry of Unification said there was a considerable number of “elite” defectors among those who resettled in the South, including “diplomats, overseas residents and international students.”

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