Defector Issues
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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
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"
Former North Korean diplomat vows to improve protection for defectors if elected
Thae Yong-ho set to stand for election in April's South Korean legislative elections
Average monthly income of North Korean defectors hit record high in 2019: MOU
New data reveals continued gap between escapees and the wider South Korean public, however
Northern Wind: Thae Yong-ho’s ambitions could transform South Korean politics
Convincing the former diplomat to run for office is a win for the opposition, but also raises more fundamental questions
