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Understanding these challenges is essential for developing effective nursing interventions and health policies to support their successful adaptation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aims:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to identify the key challenges faced by North Korean refugee women during their adaptation to South Korean society and provide insights for nursing interventions and health policies to facilitate successful resettlement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Using Walker and Avant\u2019s concept analysis framework, a systematic literature search on North Korean refugee women\u2019s adaptation to South Korean society was conducted to identify key attributes, antecedents, and consequences of adaptation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Four key attributes of adaptation to South Korean society were identified: psychological stability, economic independence, social relationship formation, and cultural acceptance. 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