Defector Issues
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Overseas North Koreans face lengthy reeducation when borders open, defectors say
Pyongyang will be extremely suspicious of those who have lived abroad for years during pandemic, escapees tell NK News
The FBI investigation into Virgil Griffith, crypto guru to North Korea – Ep. 301
FBI agent Brandon Cavanaugh discusses how Griffith ignored US warnings and helped the DPRK evade sanctions
ROK police investigating claims pastor molested 8 North Korean defector students
Authorities say pastor runs school for defectors, and he is reportedly known for helping 1,000 North Koreans escape
Ask a North Korean: What’s different about food in North and South Korea?
Most in DPRK worry about whether they can eat rather than what, but some dishes still elicit nostalgia for defectors
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
