Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
North Korean media says it’s now “too late” for the South to avoid a crisis
DPRK citizens ready to "exterminate" defectors and take revenge against Seoul, Rodong Sinmun article warns
Death of the dream? Dark clouds loom over Moon’s hopes for North-South relations
Sacrificing democratic values to salvage relations with the North threatens to sour the President’s legacy
North Koreans ready to blow up inter-Korean liaison office, state media says
On 20th anniversary of historic June 15 declaration, DPRK media warns of looming "retaliation" against the ROK
North Korea warns of “painful” consequences for South Korea as tensions mount
Head of DPRK's United Front Department dismisses ROK efforts to stop anti-regime leaflets being sent North as insincere
South Korean government to cut budget for defector resettlement this year: MOU
Move linked to declining numbers of escapees making it to the South, unification ministry insists
South Korea to file legal complaint against NGOs sending leaflets to the North
Activist promises to continue leaflet launches, however, amid growing inter-Korean tensions over the issue
Shigeru Yokota, crusader for Japanese abducted by North Korea, dies at 87
Father of Megumi Yokata passed away Friday following decades-long fight to repatriate daughter from the DPRK
Depictions of North Korea in South Korean pop culture – NKNews Podcast Ep.132
Stephen Epstein discusses how inter-Korean politics are and have been reflected in media portrayals of North Korea
End insults against defectors, UN human rights official urges North Korea
Tomás Ojea Quintana says DPRK must cease "re-victimization" of escapees living in the ROK
North Korea says it will close inter-Korean liaison office in Kaesong
Announcement blames Seoul for not stopping defector groups from sending "dirty trash" leaflets into North
