Dreams, Love, and Life Turnaround of North Korean Defectors... 80-Minute Journey of Successful Settlement in South Korea

The Inter-Korean Integrated Cultural Center Hosts Settlement Experience Case Presentation Contest

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The South-North Hana Foundation under the Ministry of Unification announced that it will hold the "2020 North Korean Defectors' Settlement Experience Presentation Contest" at 2 p.m. on the 18th at the South-North Integration Culture Center.

Now in its seventh year, this presentation contest will be conducted in a storytelling format, conveying the dreams and frustrations, successes and failures, love and passion, and inspiring life turnarounds experienced by North Korean defectors during their settlement process in South Korean society.

Out of a total of 58 applicants, 8 finalists selected through two preliminary rounds will vividly share their experiences of settling in South Korean society.

After the presentations, combined evaluations from the judging panel and audience evaluation group will determine the recipients of the Speaker of the National Assembly Award, Minister of Unification Award, Foundation Chairman Award, and Minister of Unification Hana Center Director Award.