Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
A North Korean defector blends his past and present, one painting at a time
Artist Jeon Ju Yeong tells NK News he hopes his artwork will build bridge of understanding with South Koreans
Ask a North Korean: When did you first begin to consider defecting?
A young woman recounts the series of events that drove her to rethink her life in the DPRK
Why North Koreans don’t have time to pursue hobbies – NKNews Podcast Ep. 230
Defector and YouTuber Jung Yuna discusses the dominating reach of organizational life in the lives of DPRK citizens
US committee recommends sanctioning China over forced return of DPRK refugees
Those forcibly repatriated to North Korea face ‘torture’ and ‘execution,’ says congressional commission on China
How COVID-19 has severed defectors from their loved ones in North Korea
The DPRK’s border controls have made it increasingly difficult to keep families informed and financially afloat
Book review: The intractable dilemma of North Korean human rights
‘The North Korea Conundrum’ explores how to push for the DPRK’s denuclearization without abandoning human rights
Ask a North Korean: Is it possible to get plastic surgery in North Korea?
Double eyelid surgery and cosmetic tattoos are popular, but such illegal medical procedures carry serious risks
UN official calls for ‘new way of thinking’ on North Korean human rights
In final report, UN point man on DPRK human rights suggests donating 60 million vaccines could be ‘gateway’ to talks
Yoon’s victory sets up big shift in Seoul’s stance on North Korean human rights
President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol has a chance to help defectors but faces major challenges to reaching those in the DPRK
What North Korean defectors think of president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol
Some in defector community welcome Yoon’s policy ideas on human rights, while emphasizing need for pragmatic approach
