3.18.2019 Weekly Round Up

How South Korean T.V. is empowering North Korean defectors, will North Korean athletes be allowed at the 2020 Olympics, and family reunions over FaceTime? Here’s what we’re reading this week…

Quote of the Week

“After the TV shows, defectors were no longer afraid to talk about their story in public” — Ken Eom

Video calls reuniting families

Photo Courtesy: Yonhap News

Families separated during the Korean War may be able to reunite over video calls. Welcome to 2019

Variety shows help break silence in the North Korean community

Photo Courtesy: Elizabeth Shim/UPI

North Koreans share their experiences and opinions through reality TV shows in South Korea. And it’s helping change perspectives. Read more here

North Korean athletes to play in Olympics 2020…?

Photo Courtesy: Naomi/Getty Images

Japan is hosting the next Olympic games. But will North Korean athletes be allowed to join?

From the Archives

Most North Korean refugees are women. Here’s why.

Hae Jung (pictured right) escaped North Korea and lived in hiding with her daughter in China until their rescue through LiNK’s networks.

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