Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. citizen says he snuck into North Korea, was imprisoned in 2015
American who crossed into the DPRK illegally four years ago tells his story for the first time
Unfinished business in North Korea – NK News podcast special episode part 3
Part three of an exclusive NK News series
How one American snuck into North Korea – NK News podcast special episode part 2
Part two of an exclusive NK News series
An American prisoner in North Korea – NK News podcast special episode part 1
Part one of an exclusive NK News series
Ask a North Korean: how do you feel about the UN ban on overseas workers?
"I couldn't help but sigh at the news that North Korean overseas workers were being sent back to North Korea"
Ask a North Korean: why do people decide to leave North Korea?
"The majority of those that decide to leave do so because they're disenchanted by the current political situation"
After massive data leak, North Korean refugees fear for family back home
"A lot of us couldn’t live our daily lives after hearing about the news"
As overseas worker deadline looms, Air Koryo increases flights to Vladivostok
19 additional round-trip flights scheduled for December, data shows
South Korea defends decision to expel “criminal” North Korean fishermen
Two men not eligible for protection under Refugees Protection and Settlement Support Act, MOU argues
Ask a North Korean: How much do Pyongyangites know about the outside world?
"People from outside of Pyongyang, at least those in my hometown, are often more up-to-date on outside news"
