List of North Korean defectors in South Korea

This is a list of North Korean defectors in South Korea. North Korean defectors typically received a great deal of media attention in the past; however, as their numbers increase, this is becoming less common. Furthermore, the vast majority of defectors from North Korea are unable to proceed to the South; they instead end up settling illegally, typically in northeast China or the Russian Far East.

The month, day, and year, when known, refer to when the defector(s) arrived in South Korea. This list can never be exhaustive so long as the threat exists of retaliation by the North Korean government against "traitors" to the regime. Many defectors do not reveal their true identity and give interviews using a pseudonym.

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