North Koreans who escaped to south face difficulties

Name: North Koreans who escaped to south face difficulties
Uploaded: 2017-01-01T18:29:17Z
Duration: P196S
Description: An estimated 30,000 North Korean defectors live in South Korea today, according to the South Korean government. After defectors arrive, the government trains them in social customs and job skills, and gives resettlement payments to assist with housing and education costs. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Karla Murthy looks at several of their stories.

Clip: 01/01/2017 | 3m 16s

An estimated 30,000 North Korean defectors live in South Korea today, according to the South Korean government. After defectors arrive, the government trains them in social customs and job skills, and gives resettlement payments to assist with housing and education costs. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Karla Murthy looks at several of their stories.

Aired: 01/01/17

Rating: NR

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North Koreans who escaped to south face difficulties

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