On 31 May 2023, Sight Magazine published an article shedding light on the situation inside North Korea after the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically focusing on strengthened border security. The article highlights the harsh reality faced by North Korean residents who were previously attempting to escape or engage in economic activities within China's borders. It cites NKDB for relevant information. Please find the detailed information below.
Meanwhile, remittances sent by defectors to relatives in North Korea have declined since 2019, but requests for money from North Koreans have increased, suggesting that the border closures have not only made the process harder but have fueled demand for financial aid, the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights said in November, citing its annual survey of defectors in South Korea.
You can read the full article in the Sight Magazine by clicking HERE
On 31 May 2023, Sight Magazine published an article shedding light on the situation inside North Korea after the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically focusing on strengthened border security. The article highlights the harsh reality faced by North Korean residents who were previously attempting to escape or engage in economic activities within China's borders. It cites NKDB for relevant information. Please find the detailed information below.
You can read the full article in the Sight Magazine by clicking HERE