Run to the South: The Story of Two North Korean Defectors
Dec 17, 2013 · Flowing northeast from the summit of Mount Baekdu towards the Sea of Japan, the Tumen is more than a geographic landmark—turning to the south for the last stretch of its …
North Korean defectors - Wikipedia
China is also a continuous source of aid to North Korea. To avoid worsening the already tense relations with the Korean Peninsula, China refuses to grant North Korean defectors refugee …
Hyesan: North Korea's Smuggling Gateway - 조선일보
Nov 17, 2025 · For defection or smuggling, there must be a Chinese village on the opposite bank. However, areas like Dandong downstream on the Yalu River or Tumen and Hunchun on the …
North-China Border 1,000km Journey by a North Korean Defector …
May 19, 2025 · Starting from Dandong at the lowest reaches of the Yalu River and traveling upstream to Fangchuan at the mouth of the Tumen River, they covered approximately 1,000 …
North Korean Defectors in China – Life in Hiding and Deportations
Nov 27, 2025 · Thousands of North Koreans flee to China seeking freedom, yet find themselves trapped in fear, hiding and the constant threat of forced repatriation. Discover how they …
North Korean man makes rare direct land crossing to South
Jul 4, 2025 · Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) on Friday said a North Korean civilian had defected across the heavily mined land border into South Korea, with the help of the South's …
"Risking Their Lives" North Korean Defectors Crossing the Military ...
Jul 12, 2024 · In June 2015, a North Korean soldier stayed overnight 500 meters south of the Military Demarcation Line. The next morning, he approached a South Korean guard and …
North Koreans Seeking Freedom Killed by Landmines
Nov 29, 2023 · Five North Koreans from North Hamgyong Province were injured or killed by landmines while recently attempting to cross the Tumen River into China. The group of would …
Map Of The Most Common North Korean Defector Routes
Oct 9, 2024 · This route involves fleeing from North Korea into China, traveling through China’s southern regions, and continuing toward Southeast Asia. Kunming is a central transit point.
The Governments of South Korea and the US Must Demand Xi …
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA (Oct. 13, 2023) — On the evening of Oct. 9, Chinese officials swiftly repatriated North Korean defectors back to North Korea through Hunchun, Tumen, Changbai, …
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