Since 2000, nine abductees have returned to South Korea by escaping from North Korea. The South Korean government has provided monetary compensation and a housing subsidy to help them resettle in South Korea. The government also supports abductees who have returned to South Korea through a specialized resettlement support program, as most of them are elderly persons suffering from extreme financial hardship.
Annual number of abductees returning to South Korea (unit: 1 person / total: 9)
| 2000 | 2001 | 2003 | 2005 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
