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davidpdx

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4. I believe they do eventually get citizenship in South Korea

Reply to marybourg (Reply #3)

Sat Jun 14, 2014, 10:01 AM

Jun 2014

But they are looked at as somewhat foreign given that they grew up in the north. Many refugees have difficulties adjusting and feeling like they fit in. Refugees often spend a large amount of time at centers where they can slowly integrate into South Korean culture.

One of my good friends just finished her PhD and the topic was on the educational system in North Korea. She would be a much better source than I would.

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How are North Korean refugees classified? What nationality(s) marybourg Feb 2013 #1

I believe as refugees davidpdx Feb 2013 #2

Very interesting, thank you. What I meant about N. Koreans marybourg Feb 2013 #3

I believe they do eventually get citizenship in South Korea davidpdx Jun 2014 #4

You could ask North Korean-Americans directly at http://nkinusa.org Baobab May 2016 #6

They are considered to be "korean" and welcomed - in the sense that they have a special school Baobab May 2016 #5