Defector Issues
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The growing evidence of North Korean weapons trade with Russia – Ep. 315
The NK News team discusses Pyongyang’s ties with Moscow, overseas IT workers, boat defections and more
ROK spy agency defends detention of North Korean defectors against UN criticism
NIS says it’s committed to protecting human rights of escapees, but activist tells NK News agency is not doing enough
Ask a North Korean: What are ideological study sessions like?
A defector writes about taking notes for hours to prove her loyalty, memorizing the leader’s speeches and more
North Korea threatens South with ‘shower of shells’ over anti-regime leafleting
DPRK slams court decision to strike down anti-leaflet law, claiming ROK is using leaflets as ‘psychological warfare’
UN body raises concern about South Korea’s detention of North Korean arrivals
Human Rights Committee calls for legal protections for defectors facing investigation to prevent forced repatriation
Seoul says it will discuss resuming Panmunjom tours after Travis King crossing
Unification ministry says it cannot predict when tours to border village will resume but will consult with UN Command
North Korea in October 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023
Timeline: From Lavrov’s Pyongyang trip to North Korean weapons aid for Russia
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31
Ask a North Korean: How do North Koreans think about sexual and gender identity?
The regime does not acknowledge gay and transgender people, but that does not mean they don’t exist in the DPRK
The intertwined histories of the two Koreas, and what the future holds – Ep. 313
Victor Cha and Ramon Pachero Pardo discuss their new book and share anecdotes from their time on the peninsula
