Settling in Seoul: How was the education center for new North Korean defectors?



Ask A North Korean Settling in Seoul: How was the education center for new North Korean defectors? The Hanawon resettlement facility helps new arrivals adjust to South Korean life, but not all defectors like going there Sersong Han April 21, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Residents enjoy Cheonggyecheon stream in downtown Seoul, 2018 \| Image: Pixabay “Settling in Seoul” is a new *NK News* series in which North Korean defectors share their experiences adapting to life in South Korea. In this week’s column, Sersong Han — who lived in North Korea until he defected in 2014 — writes about his time at the Settlement Support Center for North Korean Refugees, better known as Hanawon. North Korean defectors who arrive in South Korea after escaping from the DPRK are often eager to get out into society and begin their life in a brave new world. But they cannot do so right away. When defectors enter the country, © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Settling in Seoul: How was the education center for new North Korean defectors?

The Hanawon resettlement facility helps new arrivals adjust to South Korean life, but not all defectors like going there

Sersong Han April 21, 2022

Settling in Seoul: How was the education center for new North Korean defectors?

Residents enjoy Cheonggyecheon stream in downtown Seoul, 2018 | Image: Pixabay

“Settling in Seoul” is a new NK News series in which North Korean defectors share their experiences adapting to life in South Korea.

In this week’s column, Sersong Han — who lived in North Korea until he defected in 2014 — writes about his time at the Settlement Support Center for North Korean Refugees, better known as Hanawon.

North Korean defectors who arrive in South Korea after escaping from the DPRK are often eager to get out into society and begin their life in a brave new world. But they cannot do so right away.

When defectors enter the country,

Settling in Seoul: How was the education center for new North Korean defectors?

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