Defector Issues
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A North Korean defector’s long journey from prison to the halls of academia
Kim Seong-ryeol tells NK News how he escaped the DPRK twice and became the first defector to work as an ROK professor
18 UN experts demand China refrain from forcibly repatriating North Koreans
Human rights experts warn returnees face torture and even execution, after report China sent 600 people back to DPRK
New US envoy on North Korean human rights makes first visit to Seoul
Julie Turner discusses China’s repatriation of DPRK defectors with top ROK officials, days after being sworn in
Seoul confirms China’s repatriation of North Koreans, raises issue with Beijing
Unification ministry says forced repatriations violates international norms, can't confirm how many more in China
Ask a North Korean: What did you think when you saw Kim Jong Un’s daughter?
The young girl has joined her father at multiple events, and it’s clear that she’s far from a normal North Korean child
How outside information spreads in North Korea – Ep. 309
Steven Denney talks about how relationships impact the sharing of foreign media, and how the government tries to stop it
North Korea in September 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What is it like to serve in North Korea’s army reserves?
All men must enlist in local forces in case of the outbreak of war, and training is often brutal and unpredictable
North Korean defector-activists welcome ruling to overturn leaflet launch ban
Activists say South Korean court upheld democratic principles, though some fear it may endanger border residents
Driving change in North Korea through people, not the regime – Ep. 308
Sokeel Park of Liberty in North Korea discusses need to focus more on DPRK citizens and not just country’s nukes
