Settling in Seoul: What do you think about critics of North Korean defectors?



Ask A North Korean Settling in Seoul: What do you think about critics of North Korean defectors? A DPRK escapee talks about encountering people who question his testimony and how he learned to embrace his past David November 21, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean children in the countryside \| Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2011) *“Settling in Seoul” is an NK News* series in which North Korean defectors share their experiences adapting to life in South Korea.** David — who was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until he defected in 2012 — writes about his experiences with people who question or criticize the testimony of defectors. Got a question for David? Email it to [email protected] with your name and city. We’ll be publishing the best ones. Ten years have passed since I first came to South Korea. During that time, I have met countless people, including those who criticize North Korean © 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: What do you think about critics of North Korean defectors?

A DPRK escapee talks about encountering people who question his testimony and how he learned to embrace his past

David November 21, 2023

Settling in Seoul: What do you think about critics of North Korean defectors?

North Korean children in the countryside | Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2011)

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

David — who was born and raised in North Korea and lived there until he defected in 2012 — writes about his experiences with people who question or criticize the testimony of defectors.

Got a question for David? Email it to [email protected] with your name and city. We’ll be publishing the best ones.

Ten years have passed since I first came to South Korea. During that time, I have met countless people, including those who criticize North Korean

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