Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
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
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025
Kim Jong Un’s message to troops, Yoon’s arrest and Kim Yo Jong’s statement
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses the latest evidence of DPRK participation in Ukraine war and related ethical issues
Why Ukraine’s footage of North Korean POWs puts them and their families at risk
Human rights experts warn DPRK could retaliate against soldiers if their identities become known
North Korean soldiers’ testimony from Ukraine and Kim Jong Un’s development push
NK News’ Colin Zwirko discusses offers to exchange POWs and why mounting casualties in Kursk are a problem for Pyongyang
Forecast 2025: Why Kim Jong Un’s market crackdowns will spark social unrest
In second of two-part series, NK Pro predicts economic crisis, AI in state media, a U-turn on foreign tourists and more
Why some say ‘Squid Game’ misses the mark with its North Korean characters
While show provides mainstream visibility, critics say Netflix hit fails to move beyond defector cliches
A window into division: Where to catch a glimpse of North Korea near Seoul
While the JSA is currently off-limits, there are many other inter-Korean sites worth visiting not far from ROK capital
UN demands North Korea clarify if it executed two women repatriated from China
Envoys express ‘grave concern’ over reports of harsh sentences for 11 women, including life in prison and death penalty
North Korea in December 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from December 1 to December 31, 2024
