Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
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
“Selfish”: South Koreans weigh in on cross-border leaflet launches
Speaking to NK News, local residents blame defector-activists for worsening inter-Korean relations
North Korean sentenced to four years in prison for Russian border guard assault
At least 17 North Korean fishermen are believed to be in detention for nearly 10 months now after a Sept. 2019 arrest
