Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
North Korean defections to South down 17.7% in first half of 2018: MOU
88% of escapees reported to be women
Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key insights from the diplomat defector
The former deputy ambassador to the UK's book is a treasure trove for any DPRK watcher
Thae Yong-ho’s memoir: some key points
The former DPRK diplomat's book offers a rare look into the lives of regime loyalists
North Korea will continue “Kaesong model,” not pursue wider reform: Thae Yong-ho
Former high-ranking diplomat says Kim Jong Un will use tourism sector to develop investor trust
Seoul seeking to verify reports 12 workers brought to ROK against their will
Ministry of Unification reports it has been unable to meet face-to-face with women
Seoul asking activists to stop sending anti-North leaflets over DMZ: MOU
Defiant NGOs insist controversial information dissemination efforts will continue, however
The Kim Jong Un – Moon Jae-in summit: why it was so personal for me
"Despite what critics say, I hope this meeting makes my dreams no longer seem that far away"
Mandate for a meeting? The third inter-Korean summit and ROK public opinion
Seoul continues to enjoy majority support for its policy of rapprochement - though that may not last
Ask a North Korean: Welcoming Yeji Lee, a new writer
"My hometown is Samjiyon County... where propaganda tells us Kim Jong Il was born"
Why overseas work leads some North Koreans to defection
Those that actually do well abroad are lucky - many choose to instead seek wealth in the South
