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.

Established in 2010, the foundation offers a variety of resettlement aid services to newly arrived defectors. While the majority of escaped North Koreans and native South Koreans see it as playing necessary role, a recent rally led by defectors