Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
South Korea urges DPRK’s compliance with international law following special envoy’s report on human rights violations
March 20, 2025
The existential crisis facing the North Korean human rights movement
Three activists discuss how NGOs are struggling to stay alive after devastating US funding cuts
March 20, 2025
North Korean defectors sent money to family. An ROK court called it a crime.
Conviction of an escapee for wiring remittances to the DPRK has raised concern about impacts on long-tolerated practice
March 19, 2025
Joh Kyeongil: What it means to be a progressive North Korean defector
Activist shares how he fled the DPRK three times and what he thinks needs to be done to advance inter-Korean peace
March 13, 2025
North Korean POW in Ukraine tells South Korean lawmaker that he wants to defect
Yu Yong-weon of ruling party calls for Seoul to use ‘all resources’ to prevent soldier’s repatriation after meeting him
March 5, 2025
A North Korean POW wants to resettle in the South. The law may stand in the way.
Legal and political hurdles have clouded fate of DPRK soldiers captured by Ukraine, complicating any transfer to ROK
March 3, 2025
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025
March 3, 2025
South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine
Foreign ministry stated ROK is willing to provide protection and support after DPRK soldier expressed hope to defect
February 19, 2025
South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen
Prosecutors had sought 3-5 years prison time for four Moon administration officials’ involvement in 2019 repatriation
February 19, 2025
Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data
However, despite threefold increase of attempted cyberattacks in 2024, South Korean ministry says no damage reported
February 19, 2025
