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North Korean defectors are being featured in several South Korean television programs. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Feb 06, 2016 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Television Programs Feature North Korean Defectors

Several television shows are featuring North Korean defectors to share about their lives while living in the north.

(Photo by: David Greedy / Getty Images News) 15 percent of North Korean defectors who die in South Korea have committed suicide, says Unification Ministry.

Nov 05, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

15 Percent Of North Korean Defectors Who Die In South Korea Have Committed Suicide, Says Unification Ministry

The Unification Ministry of South Korea said 15 percent of North Korean defectors who die in the country every year have taken away their own lives.

North Korean defectors can now avail of free plastic surgery to treat their scars and help them find jobs. (Photo by Song Kyung Seok/Getty Images)

Oct 27, 2015 AM EDT - Therese Agcopra

South Korean Police and Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons Launch Free Plastic Surgery Program

The South Korean Police, in partnership with the Korean Association of Plastic Surgery, has launched a program that will give free plastic surgery and treatment to 28,000 defectors burdened by their scars.

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