Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
Seoul investigating reported defection of COVID-positive North Koreans to China
South Korean outlets say two defectors escaped Chinese authorities, while two of three caught tested positive for virus
Ask a North Korean: How bright lights in China inspired a defection
‘You cannot change where you were born, but you can choose where you live’
Second North Korean defector this year found guilty of spying for Pyongyang
Court says defector worked on behalf of Pyongyang to convince other defectors to return to North Korea
North Korean defectors targeted in spear-phishing attack: Cyber firm
Hackers concealed malicious script inside a word processing file specifically targeting defectors in South Korea
US judge approves extradition of American who raided DPRK embassy in Spain
Christopher Ahn is now one step closer to extradition to Madrid, but higher court could still intervene
Why are so few North Korean defectors Buddhist?
Protestants outnumber Buddhists among defectors, even though both religions are about equally represented in South Korea
Settling in Seoul: The best and worst aspects of life as a North Korean defector
Separation from family and fast pace of life in South are challenging, but freedom from want and fear are irreplaceable
Yoon vows to innovate capabilities to counter North Korea nuke, missile threats
President-elect’s transition committee releases 110 national tasks including inter-Korean, foreign and defense policies
How a North Korean defector was coerced into spying for Pyongyang
Court documents give a rare view into North Korea’s covert operations in the South
North Korea in April 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022
