Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
Sending leaflets to North Korea is worth the risk, defector-lawmaker says
North Koreans' "right to know" outweighs possible negative impact on inter-Korean relations, Ji Seong-ho tells media
Ask a North Korean: how does North Korea’s secret police eavesdrop on citizens?
"Thoughts that go against the government may seem trivial, but monitoring them is an important task"
North Korea in May 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between May 1 and May 31
Ask a North Korean: what do North Koreans think about NGOs working in the DPRK?
"I was never able to benefit from any of the food and medicine sent by humanitarian organizations"
Ask a North Korean: how do you feel about the election of defector Thae Yong-ho?
"I see Thae's election as being of great significance in establishing all North Korean defectors in South Korea"
Trust, but verify: what the media got right about Kim Jong Un’s health
Criticism of recent coverage fails to appreciate the day-to-day realities of reporting on North Korea
North Korean media condemns rampant “fake news” in South Korea
Arirang Meari website accuses conservative outlets of "manipulating public opinion," spreading misinformation
Back from the dead: when South Korean partisan politics hurts North Korea policy
A recent gaffe by a freshman lawmaker highlights how detached from reality the country's conservatives have become
North Korea in April 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between April 1 and April 30
South Korean defector-politicians apologize for Kim Jong Un health speculation
Ruling party lawmakers condemn Thae Yong-ho and Ji Seong-ho for "attention-seeking" and "propaganda"
