Defector Issues
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North Korean defectors near nuclear test site show chromosome abnormalities
South Korean researchers note that other factors, like medical imaging and smoking, could explain the study results
August 4, 2026
North Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to July 31, 2026
August 3, 2026
Radio broadcasts to North Korea important for would-be defectors: US official
'These defectors risked torture and risked death, fleeing toward a freedom they only heard existed here,' she said
July 31, 2026
North Korean defector aid group hit by slew of cyberattacks, lawmaker says
Web hacking attempts were the most common type of cyberattack against the Hana Foundation
July 28, 2026
Settling in Seoul: How a South Korean alternative school helped find my dream
An escapee reflects on adapting to South Korea, preparing for university and discovering her ambitions
School for North Korean defectors gets a new lease on life in Seoul
Founded in 2004, the school was unable to afford a facility and rented out buildings to continue educating defectors
July 27, 2026
How South Korea’s sole armistice delegate became a hero in North Korea
Praised by Seoul as the ‘Hero of Panmunjom,’ Choe Tok Sin later became one of Pyongyang's most celebrated defectors
July 27, 2026
North Korean defectors begin receiving AI phone calls to monitor well-being
Government-backed program will ask about meals, medication and daily life, then alert specialists if risks are detected
July 24, 2026
Court fines defector $6,700 for helping send money back to North Koreans
Defendant says money sent through Chinese broker helped families in DPRK cover basic living costs
July 23, 2026
Lee calls for peace in event recognizing North Korean defectors’ plight, success
The ROK president referred to defectors as 'North Korean-born citizens,' a term adopted by the Unification Ministry
July 14, 2026
