Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
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
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
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
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
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"
Timeline: from coronavirus to the first missile test of the year
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - March 2
Ask a North Korean: can money buy freedom in the DPRK?
"Money and bribes are far more important than in South Korea"
Why fewer and fewer North Korean defectors are making it to South Korea
Growing repression and increased border security have made it harder than ever for escapees
North Korean media slams high-profile defector diplomat-turned-politician
Prominent escapees serving as "shock troops of inter-Korean confrontation," Meari outlet says
Ask a North Korean: what is the healthcare system in the DPRK really like?
"How much money a patient has determines whether they live or die"
