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Just 105 North Korean escapees arrive in South in first half of 2024: Seoul
Figure is similar to last year and suggests heightened border controls continue to make it difficult to defect
North Korea raises alarm about flood risks as monsoon rains lash peninsula
High waves, strong winds and up to 10 inches of rain forecast for some areas, putting crops and homes in danger
Seoul turns on propaganda loudspeakers over latest North Korean balloon launch
South Korean military broadcasts propaganda at inter-Korean border for second time in six years
Yoon government blames Moon for indictment of North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry
Presidential office claims predecessor installed inept spies, though influence ops allegedly took place under Yoon too
US accuses North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry of working for South Korean spies
Ex-CIA analyst and White House official charged with providing intel and access in exchange for luxury goods and perks
Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report
Research finds widespread exploitation, but expert says report doesn't address overseas and corporate use of DPRK labor
‘I feel proud’: Seoul celebrates North Korean escapees with first Defectors’ Day
Escapees gather to sing, dance and showcase businesses at joyful event, as Yoon pledges support for defector community
‘Escape’ review: North Korean soldiers’ daring defection, told for South Koreans
Hit film skirts politics and discussion of human rights, seeking to send message of the importance of valuing freedom
Seoul mayor uses North Korean human rights event to call for ROK to go nuclear
Oh Se-hoon says ROK nukes could improve DPRK human rights, though expert expresses reservations about linking issues
Top US official for North Korea resigns after less than year in role
Jung Pak’s departure leaves Biden administration without leader on DPRK issues as Pyongyang expands its nuclear arsenal
