Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
Surveillance state: How intensified Chinese border security hurts North Koreans
Imagery reveals vast security network along border that has made it harder for people to flee and smuggle food
North Korea in July 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans think about war?
The DPRK extols its ‘victory’ in Korean War, but ordinary soldiers must confront harsh reality of potential conflict
How South Korea seeks to lure the next high-level North Korean defector
Evidence suggests Seoul is dangling jobs and rewards, but so far it’s getting more small fries than big fish
North Korea silent on fate of American soldier who dashed across border, US says
Whereabouts and condition of Travis King remain unknown, as US officials express concern about his treatment
Settling in Seoul: The movies and books that influenced a North Korean escapee
The Kim regime heavily restricts artists, but South Korean culture shines a light on what the Koreas share in common
Lack of escort enabled US soldier who crossed into North Korea to skip flight
Incheon airport says military personnel did not join Travis King past security, amid questions about US Army procedures
What’s next for the American soldier who crossed into North Korea – Ep. 298
The NK News team discusses possible outcomes of apparent defection and when DPRK shot down a US spy plane in 1969
Number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea doubles in second quarter
Seoul attributes on-quarter surge in new arrivals to 65 to eased COVID controls in China, anticipating trend to continue
Ask a North Korean: Are alcoholism and drunk driving major problems in the DPRK?
The regime treats drinking as a ‘political cancer,’ but alcohol is the only way for many to escape their harsh reality
