Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review
ROK and Czech Republic recommended China refrain from forcibly repatriating defectors following reports of deportations
As trash balloons fly, ROK local govts fight to stop anti-North Korea leafleting
Border regions say leafleting raises tensions and endangers residents, seeking to intervene as Yoon defends activists
How the new DPRK-Russia pact could inflame North Korea’s human rights situation
Provisions in deal could help Pyongyang clamp down on defections, improve censorship and more, NK Pro analysis finds
Ask a North Korean: What was it like working in Russia during the pandemic?
Former overseas worker recounts regime’s orders to follow strict COVID rules and threats to treat violators as traitors
Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30, 2024
North Korea launches more trash balloons toward South Korea: JCS
Launch comes hours after Seoul revealed previous trash balloons sent by DPRK carried parasites from likely human feces
ROK activist launches leaflets again, drawing angry North Korean retort
Kim Yo Jong hints at trash balloon retaliation after Park Sang-hak says he sent leaflets in response to Putin summit
North Korea dismantles guard posts as it finishes reinforcing border with China
Imagery shows DPRK built temporary structures as stopgap while expanding security infrastructure during pandemic
Six in 10 South Koreans say Seoul should put stop to anti-North Korea leafleting
But Gallup Korea survey also finds majority support ROK loudspeaker broadcasts, viewing DPRK trash balloons as threat
Ask a North Korean: What are friendships like in the DPRK?
A defector writes about her difficulties making friends and why keeping secrets is so important for relationships
