Soohyun Yoon

Starting a New Life after Crossing the Tumen River: How North Korean Defectors Use Digital Technology in Transition

In a world where digital technology is omnipresent, North Korea stands as an outlier, with most citizens uninformed about its existence. This study explores the experiences of North Korean defectors as they transition to a highly digitally connected society—South Korea. Through 21 semi-structured interviews, we initia…