On January 20, 2026, Asia Today cited NKDB’s findings in an article about the decreasing number of North Korean defector arrivals to South Korea, due to tighter control. The article referred to NKDB’s research, stating that “The Database Center for North Korean Human Rights said checkpoint areas in provinces such as Yunnan … are key routes defectors must pass to reach South Korea. The center warned that if the inspections expand nationwide, it would further restrict defectors' movement … and access to third countries.”
To read the full article, please click HERE.
On January 20, 2026, Asia Today cited NKDB’s findings in an article about the decreasing number of North Korean defector arrivals to South Korea, due to tighter control. The article referred to NKDB’s research, stating that “The Database Center for North Korean Human Rights said checkpoint areas in provinces such as Yunnan … are key routes defectors must pass to reach South Korea. The center warned that if the inspections expand nationwide, it would further restrict defectors' movement … and access to third countries.”
To read the full article, please click HERE.