Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
Seoul investigating defection of former foreign minister’s son to N. Korea
Choi In-guk was reported to have arrived in Pyongyang on Sunday
North Korean outlet condemns South for allowing visit by UN human rights envoy
DPRK online outlet slams recent trip to Seoul by Tomas Ojea Quintana, "human rights racket"
Two North Korean sailors rescued on Saturday will defect, South Korea says
Remaining two were repatriated via Panmunjom on Wednesday morning
How North Korea’s institutions have responded to the changing role of women
Recent research suggests the state has a lot of catching up to do
Why South Korea treats North Korean defectors differently to other refugees
Ethnic nationalism, culture likely major reasons
Opaque group seeking volunteers to help “liberate” North Korea suspends website
Joseon Youth previously recruiting "field agents," with positions open to 16-34 year olds
Mystery group tied to break-in at DPRK embassy in Madrid will suspend activities
Cheollima Civil Defense still committed to the "overthrow" of the DPRK government, statement says
Daughter of North Korean diplomat returned to DPRK last year, Italy confirms
Italian foreign ministry says that Jo Song Gil's daughter returned to North Korea in November
Daughter of defector diplomat has been “repatriated” to North Korea: Thae Yong-ho
Former North Korean diplomat says Jo Song Gil likely fears for his family's "safety"
Why, despite improving inter-Korean ties, unification remains as tricky as ever
Elites on both sides know that a confederation-style agreement would be political suicide
