The United States has a large refugee resettlement program, but only a small number of North Koreans have resettled in the United States. As the North Korean Human Rights Act seeks to facilitate the entry of vulnerable North Koreans into the United States, the United States government must prioritize resettling North Korean escapees.

While people living in North Korea cannot—except under rare circumstances—leave their country, there are many people of North Korean origin living in the U.S., a substantial portion who fled to the south during the Korean War and later emigrated to the United States.

Jul 25, 2021 · New legislation passed last week by the House of Representatives could help reunite thousands of Korean American families who have not been able to see or contact their relatives in North Korea...

Sep 20, 2011 · The United States has admitted only 122 North Korean refugees since the adoption of the North Korea Human Rights Act, despite thousands seeking refuge.

Oct 18, 2024 · Between 2006 and May 2024, 224 North Korean escapees have been admitted to the United States, according to the Refugee Processing Center. But we must not forget about the 26 million North Koreans who still suffer under the brutal dictatorship of Kim Jong Un.

Sep 9, 2024 · In the Q&A below, a pair of RAND experts discuss the foremost foreign policy challenges, the realistic goals for denuclearization, and the steps needed to bolster the U.S.–South Korea alliance. They also explore the cybersecurity threats posed by North Korea, the efficacy of economic sanctions, and ongoing human rights abuses in the region.

Aug 29, 2024 · North Korea is one of the United States’ toughest adversaries. The nation’s continuous nuclear development and human rights controversies have raised alarms for protecting global peace. Ruled by an authoritarian dictatorship, North Korea restricts both the physical and digital contact of its people with

Jan 29, 2025 · For peaceful coexistence between the U.S. and North Korea, both sides must overcome historic distrust. Working together to improve the North Korean people’s wellbeing could help spark deeper ties. While Pyongyang will need to engage, Washington can help create optimal conditions for cooperation.

Relations between North Korea and the United States have been historically hostile. The two countries have no formal diplomatic relations. Instead, they have adopted an indirect diplomatic arrangement using neutral intermediaries. The Swedish Embassy in Pyongyang is the U.S. protecting power and provides limited consular services to U.S. citizens.

Jun 24, 2010 · Some North Koreans seek resettlement in other countries, such as South Korea and the United States. To promote a more durable humanitarian solution to the plight of North Korean refugees, Congress passed the North Korean Human Rights Act in 2004.