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UNHCR seeks access to North Koreans detained in China
21 Jan 2003 Officials from the UN refugee agency have asked China for access to 48 North Koreans arrested while trying to leave the country by boat last Saturday, urging Beijing not to send them back to their country. -
Goodwill in the Land of Smiles
22 May 2002 Dodging monsoon showers, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie visited the Tham Hin refugee camp in Thailand. -
North Korean family spends second day at UNHCR office
27 Jun 2001 A family of seven North Koreans including three women sought asylum at the UNHCR office in Beijing Tuesday.