Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
JCS: Defector likely went past military barrier and swam towards North Korea
South Korean military officials admitted that security operations may have "overlooked" DPRK-bound redefections
Seoul: Defector likely returned North through a drain, may not have COVID-19
Authorities believe that a bag left near the drain likely belongs to a defector surnamed Kim
South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August
North Korea human rights advocates criticize the move, some rejecting request to submit documents for inspection
Ask a North Korean: How restricted is movement in North Korea?
"Regardless of where they're from, people can only move around the country if they possess the relevant documentation"
Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says
While foreseeing impasse will go on until U.S. presidential election, Lee says he "won't hesitate" to meet Kim Jong Un
Seoul ‘inspecting’ – not investigating – non-profit corporations: MOU
Ministry plans to expand 'inspection' of private non-profit North Korea human rights groups in wake of current scrutiny
South Korea revokes corporate license for two defector-led activist groups
The cancellation will affect defector-activist groups' ability to claim tax deductions on donations
Ask a North Korean: how do defectors keep contact with relatives in the North?
"North Korea is sealed off from the rest of the world, but defectors are able to make contact"
Anti-regime leaflet launches don’t help everyday North Koreans, South insists
Seoul defends efforts to crackdown on controversial flyer launches
Activist renounces South Korean police protection from North Korean “threats”
Park Sang-hak, known for controversial leaflet launches, says he no longer wants to be tailed by local law enforcement
