Number of North Korean defectors in South’s public sector hits record high

North Korea defectors in South's public sector at record high

Seoul has intensified efforts to help North Korean defectors settle into the South.

Number of North Korean defectors in South’s public sector hits record high

The number of North Koreans working in South Korea’s public sector has reached an all-time high, according to Seoul’s unification ministry, highlighting government efforts to expand defector employment. As of the end of last year, 211 North Korean defectors held jobs in the public sector, an increase of 17 from the previous year, a ministry […]