Trauma and PTSD of North Korean Refugees in South Korea

Trauma and PTSD of North Korean Refugees in South Korea

Faculty Investigator: Dr. Seong-Hyeon Kim

The purposes of this study are a) to investigate the nature of traumatic experiences and the PTSD prevalence of North Korean Christian refugees in South Korea using a clinical interview and well-established psychological tests such as the MMPI-2, b) to compare the PTSD prevalence of North Korean Christian refugees with that of South Korean Christians, and c) to examine the usefulness of the various scales of the MMPI-2 to make a differential diagnosis of PTSD with North Korean refugees. It is expected that this study will provide valuable insight for developing an appropriate psychological intervention program for North Korean Christian refugees in South Korea.

Research Team (in alphabetical order): Eric An, Michelle Fukumoto, Grace Maeng, Takisha McNeill, J. B. Robinson, Nathaniel Stringer, and Joseph Toruno,