55 North Koreans arrive in South in late 2024, bringing annual total to 236



News 55 North Koreans arrive in South in late 2024, bringing annual total to 236 While defector numbers have somewhat recovered from all-time low in 2021, they remain far below pre-pandemic figures Ifang Bremer February 4, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean women in Kaesong \| Image: NK News (Apr. 2018) Fifty-five North Korean escapees arrived in South Korea between September and December last year, according to Seoul, bringing the total number of new arrivals in 2024 to 236. As throughout the year, the vast majority of those who resettled in the South in the fourth quarter were women, with 51 versus just 14 men, unification ministry data released Tuesday shows. Fifty-five North Korean escapees arrived in South Korea between September and December last year, according to Seoul, bringing the total number of new arrivals in 2024 to 236. As throughout the year, the vast majority of those who resettled in the South in the fourth quarter were women, with 51 versus just 14 men, unification ministry data released Tuesday shows. 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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55 North Koreans arrive in South in late 2024, bringing annual total to 236

While defector numbers have somewhat recovered from all-time low in 2021, they remain far below pre-pandemic figures

Ifang Bremer February 4, 2025

55 North Koreans arrive in South in late 2024, bringing annual total to 236

North Korean women in Kaesong | Image: NK News (Apr. 2018)

Fifty-five North Korean escapees arrived in South Korea between September and December last year, according to Seoul, bringing the total number of new arrivals in 2024 to 236.

As throughout the year, the vast majority of those who resettled in the South in the fourth quarter were women, with 51 versus just 14 men, unification ministry data released Tuesday shows.

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