Abstract
This study is a narrative exploration of the lives of three men who were party members and high-ranking officials in North Korea. This study started with the purpose of analyzing the conditions of North Korean defection and the meaning of settlement and adaptation in South Korean society that appeared in their experiences, and based on this, discussions and concrete suggestions that can help North Korean defectors adapt to South Korean society. The researcher approached the narrative inquiry method proposed by Connelly and Clandinin. Five themes were drawn from each of the three study participants. The subjects of the research participants are as follows. The conclusion that can converge on these life themes is that their status and career in North Korea became a shackle to adapt to South Korean society, and they lived on the periphery of our society. Based on the research results, follow-up support for North Korean defectors for a new start and challenge for North Korean defectors, reorganization of the protection function performed by the police into a team approach, social workers, counseling psychologists, religious leaders, etc. suggested the need for support.
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