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South Korea’s ruling party wins landslide majority in boost for President Moon

South Korea’s ruling party wins landslide majority in boost for President Moon

Democratic Party, which supports further engagement with North Korea, has won 180 seats in National Assembly

South Korea’s ruling party wins landslide majority in boost for President Moon
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 15, 2020
Ask a North Korean: how are orphans treated in North Korea?

Ask a North Korean: how are orphans treated in North Korea?

"In North Korea, orphans live pitiful lives on the brink of death"

Ask a North Korean: how are orphans treated in North Korea?
In-hua Kim April 13, 2020
What South Korea’s April 15 elections could mean for inter-Korean relations

What South Korea’s April 15 elections could mean for inter-Korean relations

While voters list other issues as greater concerns, who wins next week stands to have a major impact on North-South ties

What South Korea’s April 15 elections could mean for inter-Korean relations
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 10, 2020
North Korean defector support group to send aid to elderly refugees in South

North Korean defector support group to send aid to elderly refugees in South

Emergency relief supplies such as food and hand sanitizer to be delivered to 636 North Korean escapees: Korea Hana

North Korean defector support group to send aid to elderly refugees in South
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 6, 2020
Number of defectors reaching South Korea fell in first quarter of 2020: MOU

Number of defectors reaching South Korea fell in first quarter of 2020: MOU

135 North Koreans arrived in South Korea between January and March this year, data reveals

Number of defectors reaching South Korea fell in first quarter of 2020: MOU
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 3, 2020
Fate of North Korean fishermen repatriated last year unclear, South Korea says

Fate of North Korean fishermen repatriated last year unclear, South Korea says

In response to UN refoulement concerns, Seoul admits it's unsure if the two men are still alive

Fate of North Korean fishermen repatriated last year unclear, South Korea says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 1, 2020
Why, for many North Korean defectors in the South, life is getting better

Why, for many North Korean defectors in the South, life is getting better

Refugees are optimistic and earning more money, according to recent statistics, despite their difficult circumstances

Why, for many North Korean defectors in the South, life is getting better
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov April 1, 2020
North Korean defectors and social entrepreneurship – NKNews Podcast Ep.120
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North Korean defectors and social entrepreneurship – NKNews Podcast Ep.120

Seoul Startups founder Marta Allina discusses bringing North Korean resettlers into the world of business

North Korean defectors and social entrepreneurship – NKNews Podcast Ep.120
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot March 24, 2020
Ask a North Korean: how much do North Koreans know about the outside world?

Ask a North Korean: how much do North Koreans know about the outside world?

"Ordinary North Koreans have very skimpy knowledge about the outside world"

Ask a North Korean: how much do North Koreans know about the outside world?
In-hua Kim March 18, 2020
Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year
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Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - March 2

Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year
NK Pro
NK Pro March 4, 2020
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