Number of North Korean defectors to South Korea triples in 2023, says Seoul

Jan 19, 2024

The number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea nearly tripled in 2023 compared to the previous two years, including a higher number of...

North Korean defectors unable to receive treatment despite facing serious COVID symptoms: Report

Feb 04, 2023

North Korean defectors in China reportedly cannot receive treatment even if they are infected with the coronavirus.

South Korean pastor hailed as hero, jailed for molesting North Korean teenage defectors

Feb 21, 2024

A South Korean pastor once hailed as a hero for helping North Korean defectors escape to safety has been jailed for sexually abusing...

North Korea warns South against violating border to search for official's body in sea

Sep 27, 2020

Pyongyang [North Korea], September 27 : North Korea warned South Korea on Sunday to refrain from violating its sea border amid search for the...

North Korean defector group sends propaganda leaflets to Pyongyang

Jun 07, 2024

A North Korean defectors' group said that it has sent about 10 large plastic balloons carrying propaganda leaflets against the North Korean regime across...

North Korea fires unspecified ballistic missile: South Korea

Dec 31, 2022

After the firing from North Korea, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced the launch. It did not provide other details immediately.