Gyeonggi Province Offers One-on-One Customized Psychological Counseling for North Korean Defector Women

Gyeonggi Province is launching support for psychological counseling for North Korean defector women.

On November 14, Gyeonggi Province announced that it will provide free counseling to support North Korean defector women experiencing psychological difficulties during the resettlement process, through the Southern Gyeonggi Counseling and Psychological Healing Center for North Korean Defector Women.

The counseling is available to North Korean defector women who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, family conflict, or experiences of violence. Sessions are conducted one-on-one and tailored to each individual by a professional counselor.

Up to 10 sessions are available for individual counseling, and up to 15 sessions for family counseling.

Gyeonggi Provincial Government

If trauma or emotional withdrawal makes it difficult to participate in counseling, professional counselors can provide home visits. After counseling, if necessary, Gyeonggi Province will connect participants with medical, legal, or welfare institutions to establish a comprehensive support system. All counseling sessions are strictly confidential.

In addition, for children of North Korean defector women who need psychological recovery, family participation programs such as cooking and sand therapy are offered to support emotional stability and relationship recovery.

Lee Jihyun, Director of the Gyeonggi Women’s Vision Center, said, "We will continue to support North Korean defector women so that they can heal from emotional wounds and settle stably in the local community."

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