Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
South Korean pastor arrested in Russia worked with North Korean defectors: NGO
Global Love Rice Sharing Foundation says Baek Kwang-soon helped escapees in Far East but denies he engaged in spying
North Korea’s ‘draconian’ COVID response exacerbated humanitarian crisis: Report
Human Rights Watch says sealing border had ‘devastating consequences,’ while highlighting adverse impact of sanctions
Ask a North Korean: Behind the scenes of wedding shoots for the DPRK’s new rich
A former videographer writes about how couples spent days filming videos before crackdown on ‘anti-socialist’ practice
North Korea’s new unification stance deals another blow to separated families
New policy declaring South Korea an enemy makes reuniting aging relatives tougher, but families still hold out hope
North Korea in February 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024
Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 to February 29, 2024
Some North Koreans from near nuke test site show signs of radiation exposure
ROK screening of 80 defectors finds quarter have chromosomal abnormalities, but unclear if nuke tests are cause
South Korea to designate July 14 as ‘North Korean Defectors’ Day’
Escapees welcome move to raise awareness about DPRK issues but express concern day could be politicized
Seoul confirms existence of mass burial site for UN forces in North Korean city
Unification ministry says defectors testified about Korean War graves, a finding that could support remains recovery
Seoul pastor sentenced to 5 years for molesting North Korean defector children
Chun Ki-won founded Durihana school for DPRK escapees, where he abused five students over the course of seven years
