South Korea now has a record number of North Korean defectors working in the public sector amid rising tensions between the ...

By the end of 2024, 211 North Korean defectors held jobs in the public sector, 17 more than the previous year, the Ministry of Unification said in a statement on Wednesday. That number is the highest ...

And escape only brought more challenges. North Korean defectors risk being killed, imprisoned, and trafficked after they escape. This is Park's harrowing story. Following is a transcript of the story.

The feature debut from Park Joon-ho, 3670 is inspired by the filmmakers experiences volunteering as an English teacher for young North Korean defectors. In his view, media portrayals of defectors have ...

North Korean defector and conservative activist Yeonmi Park spoke at Missouri State University. Park discussed her experiences in North Korea, her escape, and her concerns about perceived ...