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Ask a North Korean: What’s the biggest falsehood you’ve heard about the DPRK?
Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: What’s the biggest falsehood you’ve heard about the DPRK?

A defector writes about claims of underground North Korean churches and what faith is really like under Kim family rule

Ask a North Korean: What’s the biggest falsehood you’ve heard about the DPRK?
Joshua Kim April 24, 2025
North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers
North Korea News Podcast

North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers

NK News’ Joon Ha Park discusses Kim Jong Un at a ribbon cutting and the UN aviation body’s decision on DPRK complaint

North Korea’s new skyscraper street, rejecting drone claims and defector numbers
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | Joon Ha Park | NK News April 22, 2025
Cathi Choi: How inter-Korean conflict harms women’s rights
North Korea News Podcast

Cathi Choi: How inter-Korean conflict harms women’s rights

Co-director of Women Cross DMZ discusses who benefits from division of peninsula and the role of women in peace process

Cathi Choi: How inter-Korean conflict harms women’s rights
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News April 18, 2025
38 North Korean refugees enter South in first quarter, most of them young adults
News

38 North Korean refugees enter South in first quarter, most of them young adults

Seoul says new arrivals largely left DPRK before pandemic, as North’s border controls continue to limit defections

38 North Korean refugees enter South in first quarter, most of them young adults
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim April 17, 2025
From defector to defender: One lawyer’s fight for North Korean human rights
Interviews

From defector to defender: One lawyer’s fight for North Korean human rights

In interview, Lee Young-hyeon shares how he became the first DPRK escapee to pass the bar exam in the South

From defector to defender: One lawyer’s fight for North Korean human rights
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim April 17, 2025
Ask a North Korean: What is one item you wished you could have brought with you?
Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: What is one item you wished you could have brought with you?

A defector writes about her memories of loved ones and what she regrets leaving behind that still impacts her today

Ask a North Korean: What is one item you wished you could have brought with you?
Rose April 16, 2025
Culinary dreams: North Korean defectors seek a fresh start in South’s kitchens
Features

Culinary dreams: North Korean defectors seek a fresh start in South’s kitchens

Seoul is trying to help escapees to break into food industry, as discrimination and cultural differences pose challenges

Culinary dreams: North Korean defectors seek a fresh start in South’s kitchens
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim April 15, 2025
Defectors divided: North Korean escapees weigh in on impeachment ruling
Features

Defectors divided: North Korean escapees weigh in on impeachment ruling

As Yoon’s impeachment looms, escapees grapple with differing views on future of ROK’s democracy and their role in it

Defectors divided: North Korean escapees weigh in on impeachment ruling
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer April 3, 2025
Dae-hyeon Park: Empowering North Korean defectors by bridging information gap
North Korea News Podcast

Dae-hyeon Park: Empowering North Korean defectors by bridging information gap

CEO of Woorion discusses the work his NGO does to help escapees adapt to their new lives in South Korea

Dae-hyeon Park: Empowering North Korean defectors by bridging information gap
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News April 3, 2025
Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
News

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

Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim March 20, 2025
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