March 29, 2024
Analysis

What’s in a name? Defectors’ organization attracts criticism

Coalition rails against Korea Hana Foundation for name change, budget issues, lack of defector representation

Why are some defector groups accusing the Korea Hana Foundation (KHF) of losing sight of its mission and edging defectors out of key roles?

Vocal parts of the North Korean defector community in South Korea continue to lock horns with the KHF – which until March was known as the North Korean Refugee Foundation (NKRF) – on a very public basis.

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