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Why are the majority of North Korean defectors female?

Why are the majority of North Korean defectors female?

Their role as breadwinners and the need to make money pushes N. Korean women towards China

Why are the majority of North Korean defectors female?
Shinui Kim
Shinui Kim July 31, 2013
Meet the man who plans to re-defect back to North Korea

Meet the man who plans to re-defect back to North Korea

Son Jong-hun tells NK News why he wants to leave South Korea and go back to the North

Meet the man who plans to re-defect back to North Korea
Hyowon Shin
Hyowon Shin July 29, 2013
North Korean tips on how to survive New York City summers

North Korean tips on how to survive New York City summers

"In North Korea I had never seen an air conditioner; I had never even heard of it."

North Korean tips on how to survive New York City summers
Park Ji Woo
Park Ji Woo June 21, 2013
A North Korean Loves New York City Summer Fashion

A North Korean Loves New York City Summer Fashion

"New York City and North Korean fashion color palettes are very similar!"

A North Korean Loves New York City Summer Fashion
Park Ji Woo
Park Ji Woo June 15, 2013
NK Media Watch – June 4 to June 10

NK Media Watch – June 4 to June 10

The Seventh Korean Children’s Union (KCU) Conference, citizen support for Kim Jong Un’s letter of appeal, and criticism of Laos defector "kidnapping"

NK Media Watch – June 4 to June 10
Matthew McGrath June 12, 2013
A North Korean goes to Disneyland

A North Korean goes to Disneyland

"I would not have visited the U.S. and explored so many great places, if my mother had not escaped North Korea"

A North Korean goes to Disneyland
Park Ji Woo
Park Ji Woo June 7, 2013
Broadway Shows and North Korean Operas

Broadway Shows and North Korean Operas

"I think I would rather watch North Korean operas because at least I can understand them"

Broadway Shows and North Korean Operas
Park Ji Woo
Park Ji Woo May 30, 2013
Poking fun at tricky issues

Poking fun at tricky issues

When does it become acceptable to make comedy out of sensitive social topics?

Poking fun at tricky issues
Sarah A. Son
Sarah A. Son May 29, 2013
Treat North Korean defectors as individuals, teacher says

Treat North Korean defectors as individuals, teacher says

Volunteer working with refugees says similarities with South Korean students should be acknowledged

Treat North Korean defectors as individuals, teacher says
Matthew Clayton May 24, 2013
From racial bias to loving Harlem: A North Korean in New York

From racial bias to loving Harlem: A North Korean in New York

"I have to admit that I had a big racial bias before coming to New York City"

From racial bias to loving Harlem: A North Korean in New York
Park Ji Woo
Park Ji Woo May 24, 2013
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