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October 13, 2024

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North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms

North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms

In media interview, Ri Il Gyu says he grew disillusioned during COVID and that Kim Jong Un distrusted foreign ministry

North Korean diplomat in Cuba recently defected to South, Seoul confirms
Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues

Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues

North Korean leader’s sister says South will pay ‘gruesome’ price following discovery of more ROK balloons near border

Kim Yo Jong threatens new forms of retaliation if ROK leafleting continues
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 16, 2024
First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks

First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks

Travis King had been set to appear in military court on Tuesday on charges of desertion and soliciting child porn

First hearing for US soldier who fled to North Korea postponed for plea talks
Joe Smith
Joe Smith July 16, 2024
‘I feel proud’: Seoul celebrates North Korean escapees with first Defectors’ Day

‘I feel proud’: Seoul celebrates North Korean escapees with first Defectors’ Day

Escapees gather to sing, dance and showcase businesses at joyful event, as Yoon pledges support for defector community

‘I feel proud’: Seoul celebrates North Korean escapees with first Defectors’ Day
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 15, 2024
Bricks in the wall: How North Korean textbooks indoctrinate support for regime
NK PRO

Bricks in the wall: How North Korean textbooks indoctrinate support for regime

DPRK’s messages can shape defector resettlement in ROK, encouraging engagement but hampering understanding of democracy

Bricks in the wall: How North Korean textbooks indoctrinate support for regime
Myunghee Lee
Myunghee Lee July 15, 2024
‘Escape’ review: North Korean soldiers’ daring defection, told for South Koreans

‘Escape’ review: North Korean soldiers’ daring defection, told for South Koreans

Hit film skirts politics and discussion of human rights, seeking to send message of the importance of valuing freedom

‘Escape’ review: North Korean soldiers’ daring defection, told for South Koreans
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 12, 2024
Ask a North Korean: Why a party propagandist decided to escape the DPRK

Ask a North Korean: Why a party propagandist decided to escape the DPRK

Soo-ah went from warning citizens about the false promise of defecting to crossing the Yalu River to flee to the South

Ask a North Korean: Why a party propagandist decided to escape the DPRK
Soo-ah July 11, 2024
China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review

China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review

ROK and Czech Republic recommended China refrain from forcibly repatriating defectors following reports of deportations

China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 8, 2024
As trash balloons fly, ROK local govts fight to stop anti-North Korea leafleting

As trash balloons fly, ROK local govts fight to stop anti-North Korea leafleting

Border regions say leafleting raises tensions and endangers residents, seeking to intervene as Yoon defends activists

As trash balloons fly, ROK local govts fight to stop anti-North Korea leafleting
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 3, 2024
How the new DPRK-Russia pact could inflame North Korea’s human rights situation
NK PRO

How the new DPRK-Russia pact could inflame North Korea’s human rights situation

Provisions in deal could help Pyongyang clamp down on defections, improve censorship and more, NK Pro analysis finds

How the new DPRK-Russia pact could inflame North Korea’s human rights situation
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 3, 2024
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