Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem stated that Israel's aggression against Lebanon has failed and that Israel should withdraw its troops. He indicated that an Israeli evacuation would allow the Lebanese army to deploy in the south, facilitate the return of displaced persons, and enable reconstruction.
Gangwon Provincial University's Anchor Project Group hosted an experiential food program, 'Abai's Memory, On Our Table,' at the 11th Displaced Persons Culture Festival in Sokcho. The event aimed to preserve the food culture of North Korean refugees and develop it into a tourism content, attracting over 600 participants.
A UNHCR report released on June 11, 2026, indicates a decline in global displaced persons in 2025 for the first time in a decade, with 14.7 million returning home. However, long-term displacement remains high, and returning refugees face significant challenges.
UNHCR reported 117.8 million displaced persons globally at the end of 2025, a decrease of 5.4 million from 2024. This reduction is attributed to returns in Afghanistan, Syria, and Sudan, with 14.7 million people returning home. However, UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi warned that returns must be safe and voluntary.
