Defector Issues
Information related to North Korean defector issues
North to South: Defector-film maker describes long road to fitting in
Well-adjusted escapee feels reunification would be disastrous if handled without proper planning
Dandong’s other North Korean workers
Exploited industrial workers still have better lives than they would in the North
N. Koreans not aware of unification cost and future upheaval
N. Koreans strongly wish the unification, mainly to improve their life
For N.Koreans in Dandong, it’s business as unusual
Chinese border town has gradually but noticeably grown into a hub North Korean business activity
Leaving family behind in North Korea
Finally living in a free country, I'm still haunted by the things I can't share with my mom and dad
Chinese border town residents distrust N.Koreans, outsiders
At tense times, Changbai residents aren't shy in expressing distrust of visitors, especially Korean
Harsh judgments of S.Korean intelligence follow court verdict
NIS’s torturous interrogations, vendettas come to light in botched frame of defector
Getting into the holiday spirit after leaving North Korea
I've learned to embrace Christmas family fun, rather than celebrating Kim Jong Il's mom's birthday
China-N.Korea border bustling and evolving: Expert
Researcher says Chinese perspective on defector crime, unrest should be considered