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South Korean Officials Convicted Over Forcibly Sending North Koreans Home
The case of two North Korean fishermen, who murdered 16 compatriots before they sought asylum, has become a political minefield in the South.
South Korea's diplomacy put to test in North Korean POW talks with Ukraine
South Korea's diplomatic abilities will be put to the test as it navigates negotiations with Ukraine over a North Korean soldier currently being held in Kyiv who has reportedly sought asylum in the South.
Former officials guilty of forcible return of N. Koreans
A South Korean court found four former government officials guilty of forcibly repatriating two North Korean fishermen in 2019, despite their intention to defect, in a case that provoked criticism from global human rights activists.
South Korea expresses regret over suspended sentences for forced repatriation officials
South Korea expresses regret over suspended sentences for forced repatriation officials Seoul leaders call for enhanced measures to protect North Korean defectors amidst ongoing tensions
South Korea Court Finds Former Officials Guilty of Forcible Return of N.Koreans
A South Korean court found four former government officials guilty on Wednesday of forcibly repatriating two North Korean fishermen in 2019, despite their intention to defect, in a case that provoked criticism from global human rights activists.
Ex-officials behind repatriation of North Korean fishermen handed suspended sentences
Former senior officials involved in a forced repatriation case involving North Korean fishermen during the Moon Jae-in administration received suspended sentences from a Seoul court on Wednesday.
Ex-officials who forcibly deported N. Korean fishermen avoid jail in controversial ruling
A South Korean court found four former government officials guilty of forcibly repatriating two North Korean fishermen in 2019 despite their pleas to defect. The Seoul Central District Court gave deferred sentences to the four officials on Feb.
North Korea rights groups face collapse amid US funding halt
The vast majority of human rights groups focused on North Korea face an existential crisis after receiving notices from the U ...
How a North Korean went from begging to K-pop
They are set to make history as the first K-pop boy band to debut with North Korean defectors. Hyuk was born in a seaside ...
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UM to host dialogue with North Korean defectors
The three North Korean defectors, who currently live in South Korea, will attend via Zoom with a translator to talk about ...
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N. Korea, China strengthen security cooperation to track defectors
North Korea and China's security ministries are strengthening collaboration to monitor North Korean defectors in China.
North Korean defectors aim to shine in the K-pop world, dream of performing in their homeland
a boy band that stands out because it includes North Korean defectors. The group also features Aito from Japan and Kenny ...
North Korea Is Caring for Russia’s Wounded Soldiers, Envoy Says
Russia’s ambassador to North Korea said that its Asian ally is also hosting Russian children orphaned by its war against ...
Sister of North Korea’s Kim married with children to ‘tall and handsome’ man, defector says
A former North Korean diplomat revealed details about Kim Yo-jong’s marriage and children, shedding light on the secretive ...
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Lessons from convictions in the forced repatriation of North Korean fishermen ...
Kim Jong un's 'pleasure squad' consists of '25 virgin girls', some for sex, some for dancing, some for..: North Korean defector's SHOCKING claims go viral
Yeonmi Park also made other shocking claims about Kim Jong-un's "Pleasure Squad", stating that after the girls were chosen, ...