Defector Issues
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Ask A North Korean: What is the role of ‘People’s Units’ in North Korea
Rose shares her experience dealing with ‘inminban’ and the role they play in the lives of everyday North Koreans
Crypto scam led by North Korean defector hits fellow escapees in South Korea
Suspect allegedly defrauded over 20 investors in a scheme that caused losses of some 1 billion won
North Korean-born filmmaker Seok Beom-zin isn’t here to represent anyone
Director behind ‘Portrait’ discusses how class and alienation — not escape or ideology — shape his storytelling
North Korea in June 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2025
North Korea’s mega resort opens, testimony of executions and taekwondo rivalry
NK News’ Jooheon Kim discusses who will visit the Wonsan Kalma tourism zone and a defector’s dream of martial arts glory
Matchmaking across borders: Documenting North Koreans relationships in the South
Filmmakers Morten Traavik and Sun Kim explore the personal costs of division and defectors’ search for belonging
North Korean defectors testify about executions, ongoing abuses at Seoul event
Public sessions at UN office are part of effort to update landmark 2014 report on DPRK’s violations of human rights
Ask a North Korean: What stereotypes are there for different DPRK regions?
From ‘Water Province’ to ‘Robber Province,’ a defector explains nickname origins and why Pyongyang is like a movie set
North Korean defector sentenced after attempt to return to DPRK in stolen bus
The man was handed a three year suspended sentence after court found no political motive behind his actions
After escaping North Korea, a defector fights for a new life inside the ring
Jang Jung-hyuk fled hunger and abuse before settling in the South, now fighting on his own terms in pursuit of MMA glory
