Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
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
Visiting a remote island on North Korea’s doorstep – NKNews Podcast Ep. 234
Jacco Zwetsloot narrates a trip to Baengnyeong Island and asks experts about its significance in inter-Korean affairs
North Korea human rights groups express relief as Moon leaves office
Civil society, UN and others have criticized ‘the lack of North Korean human rights policy’ enacted under Moon Jae-in
Activist claims he flew Yoon Suk-yeol posters, million leaflets to North Korea
Park Sang-hak says he flew 20 balloons with anti-DPRK propaganda across border, a likely violation of anti-leaflet law
Majority of South Koreans prefer status quo with North Korea, survey shows
Poll from US-based research group also suggests growing awareness of the enormous costs associated with unification
Eleven North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter of 2022: Seoul
Pandemic border controls continue to limit numbers, as expert says North Koreans’ lives becoming more difficult
