SKorea confirm 13 NKoreans defectors

Thirteen North Korean workers, including a male manager and twelve female employees, defected from an overseas restaurant and arrived in Seoul on April 7. Their health is generally good. The South Korean government accepted them on humanitarian grounds, respecting their wishes. The defectors were influenced by South Korean media, which exposed them to the realities of South Korea and the falsehoods of North Korean propaganda, leading to their decision to defect.

How many North Korean restaurant workers defected to South Korea?

• 20

• 15

• 13

• 10

What was the gender composition of the defectors?

• All male

• Two male managers and eleven female employees

• All female

• One male manager and twelve female employees

What was the health condition of the defectors upon arrival in South Korea?

• Poor

• Unknown

• Critical

• Relatively good

Why did the South Korean government decide to accept the defectors?

• To gain political leverage

• On humanitarian grounds, respecting their wishes

• Due to international pressure

• For economic reasons

What influenced the defectors' decision to leave North Korea?

• Exposure to South Korean media

• Economic hardship

• Political persecution

• Family reunification