RedeFining north korea by focusing
People Not Politics
The North Korea crisis is thought to be many things: polarizing, dauntingly complex, a political nightmare. Most of what we hear usually relates to the political and security issues. But we’re working to change the conversation on North Korea to focus on the people instead, and are committed to bringing much needed attention to their stories. It starts with awareness, which produces action, and for us, that’s just the beginning.
on the people while rescuing and providing resettlement support to
HELPING THOSE WE CAN REACH NOW
Tens of thousands of North Koreans have escaped their country and are hiding in China today. We can reach them and help bring them to safety and freedom. These refugees play an important role in providing valuable information about North Korea. They also act as a bridge back into the country, sending money and information about the outside world to their families,helping to break down the regime’s propaganda and increasing the pressure for change from within. Until North Korea goes through a radical transformation, the people will continue to risk their lives to leave, and we will continue in our efforts to provide assistance to them.
North Korean refugees and pursuing an end to the North Korea Crisis.
EMPOWERING THE NORTH KOREAN PEOPLE
Although we cannot know the exact path through which the North Korean people will gain their freedom, we believe that pressure from the people inside the country will be crucial for producing change. We will continue to research and develop long-term strategies with a focus on the North Korean people that will empower them to create and accelerate change.
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KI-WON
AGE | 75
LOCATION | South Korea
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Ki-Won was born in China after his parents fled North Korea during Japanese colonization, he returned to North Korea in his 20s and married Hayoung a year later. In his 60s, Ki-Won escaped to China with Hayoung to find food ... READ MORE -
MYUNG SOO
AGE | 19
LOCATION | United States
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Myung Soo spent the first 19 years of his life in North Korea. His sister had heart disease and was unable to be treated in North Korea. The government stationed him in a coal mine where he would work upwards of 10 hours a day ... READ MORE -
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HEATHER
AGE | 32
LOCATION | South Korea
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Sold immediately upon arriving in China, Heather was sometimes beaten violently and choked by the man who had bought her. She would often lock herself in the bathroom to refuse his sexual advances. After a series of mishaps, she was ... READ MORE -
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MIN SUNG
AGE | 18
LOCATION | South Korea
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Min Sung told us that the hardest part about escaping from North Korea was to leave his family. As he talked about how much he loved them, he sobbed. Upon arriving into China he couldn’t eat for days because of the guilt he felt and how ... READ MORE -
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EUN HAE
AGE | 21
LOCATION | United States
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Eun Hae escaped to China at the age of 19 with the hopes of sending money and food back home to her family in North Korea. Her family was poor and she wanted to help provide for them. In China, she was able to find shelter but ... READ MORE -
MOON-SU
AGE | 13
LOCATION | South Korea
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Moon-Su grew up in a very poor family in North Korea. His mother died when he was 4, leaving Moon-Su with his father who was unable to provide for the family. In order to survive, Moon Su was forced to go into China over 20 times to find food ... READ MORE -
HYUN-JI
LOCATION | South Korea
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Hyun-Ji lost her father to a stroke when she was 5-years old. “My father went out with a lunch box to pick mushrooms. All of a sudden he said his head hurt, so he lay down. He didn’t get up for three days and eventually passed away.” ... READ MORE -
KIM-LAN
AGE | 34
LOCATION | South Korea
STATUS | Safe & Free
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In North Korea, Kim-Lan ate one meal a day and lacked adequate clothing despite her parents constantly working to support their three children. As work was taxing on her physically weak parents, their family would sometimes starve ... READ MORE -
KYUNG
AGE | 16
LOCATION | South Korea
STATUS | Safe & Free
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As a young child, Kyung lost both of her parents and was raised by her loving grandparents as their sole grandchild. She remembered attending school and feeling more privileged than the other students, and she smiled as she ... READ MORE -
CATE
AGE | 41
LOCATION | LiNK Shelter (Southeast Asia)
STATUS | Safe & Awaiting Resettlement
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Throughout her childhood, Cate always struggled to find food – she remembers being constantly hungry. Many years later when she started a family of her own, she realized that the same hardships she faced as a child would ... READ MORE -
ELLA
AGE | 21
LOCATION | South Korea
STATUS | Safe & Free
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As a teenager growing up in North Korea, Ella was already taking care of both her disabled mother, Joanna, and elderly grandmother by herself. Her father had passed away in 2008 from liver failure and subsequently, her mother’s ... READ MORE -
SUJI
AGE | 19
LOCATION | South Korea
STATUS | Safe & Free
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The day that Suji became an orphan she was standing with her older sister at the river that separated North Korea from China. Their mother couldn’t return for them nor could they follow her into the dangerous tide separating them ... READ MORE -
HAE JUNG
AGE | 46
LOCATION | South Korea
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Hae Jung has lost many loved ones. Her mother passed away when she was only 13 years old, and her husband, to whom she had been married for five years, also died. Three years later, her father passed away, leaving her essentially ... READ MORE -
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DONNA
LOCATION | Southeast Asia
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Donna escaped North Korea along with her husband (Michael) and their two year old daughter (Isabel). Although she was sad to leave her other family members behind, especially her father, she decided that “living like animals” was no way to live one’s life. Donna’s uncle was executed in public for ... READ MORE -
MICHAEL
LOCATION | Southeast Asia
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Michael recently escaped North Korea with his wife (Donna) and young daughter (Isabel). Throughout his childhood, he struggled with hunger and hardship. He often remembered asking his older sister for help, but even though she wanted to ... READ MORE -
JI-HAE
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Ji-Hae is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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HA-RAE
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Ha-Rae is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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YE RIM
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Ye Rim is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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KYUNG HEE
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Kyung Hee is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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HWANG-JIN
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Hwang-Jin is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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JOO-YUNG
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Joo-Yung is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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HA YOUNG
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Ha Young is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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JUN IL
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Jun Il is currently enjoying his new freedom and his story is coming soon!
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JUNG-HEE
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Jung-Hee is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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SUNG GYU
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Sung Gyu is currently enjoying his new freedom and his story is coming soon!
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SOPHIA
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Sophia is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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ISABEL
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Isabel is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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TAE-WOO
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Tae-Woo is currently enjoying his new freedom and his story is coming soon!
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JONG-HYUK
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Jong-Hyuk is currently enjoying his new freedom and his story is coming soon!
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REBECCA
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Rebecca is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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JIN
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Jin is currently enjoying his new freedom and his story is coming soon!
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SONG-HYUN
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Song-Hyun is currently enjoying his new freedom and his story is coming soon!
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HYANG MI
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Hyang Mi is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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HAE SEUNG
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Hae Seung is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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JI NA
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Ji Na is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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JUNG GUN
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Jung Gun is currently enjoying his new freedom and his story is coming soon!
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MEE YOUNG
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Mee Young is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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YOUNG NIM
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Young Nim is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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HA NA
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Ha Na is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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SUE
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Sue is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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WI SUNG
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Wi Sung is currently enjoying his new freedom and his story is coming soon!
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JUNG GYU
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Jung Gyu is currently enjoying his new freedom and his story is coming soon!
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MARIE
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Marie is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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HYANG-MI
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Hyang-Mi is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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JIN-WOO
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Jin-Woo is currently enjoying his new freedom and his story is coming soon!
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JUNG HEE
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Jung Hee is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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MI NA
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Mi Na is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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SOON NA
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Soon Na is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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YUNG-BUM
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Yung-Bum is currently enjoying his new freedom and his story is coming soon!
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MI OK
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Mi Ok is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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JI-HYUN
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Ji-Hyun is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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JIMMY
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Jimmy is currently enjoying his new freedom and his story is coming soon!
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SUN-HEE
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Sun-Hee is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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DAM-BI
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Dam-Bi is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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SAE YUN
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Sae Yun is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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SOO-YUN
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Soo-Yun is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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SUNG-SOOK
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Sung-Sook is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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HAN SOL
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Han Sol is currently enjoying his new freedom and his story is coming soon!
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GYUNG-OK
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Gyung-Ok is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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EUN-KYUNG
STATUS | Safe & Free
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Eun-Kyung is currently enjoying her new freedom and her story is coming soon!
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HANNAH SONG
President / CEO
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Hannah joined LiNK in 2006 as Deputy Director, managing day-to-day operations and coordinating overseas programs including underground shelters, fact-finding missions and refugee resettlement. At the end of 2008 she became President and Chief Executive Officer, managing the organization from their headquarters office in Southern California. -
JUSTIN WHEELER
Vice President
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Justin is Vice President of LiNK and oversees all global awareness and grassroots efforts. His vision is to shift public perception on North Korea away from the politics and onto the people. Through innovative campaigns and programs, he hopes to engage people around the world and offer direct and meaningful ways to impact this issue. -
AMIEE KIM
Recruitment Manager / HR
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Amiee is a Southern Californian native and UCLA graduate in International Development. She put her degree to use working in public health in Ghana and in Washington, DC until LiNK brought her back to her hometown of Torrance, CA. -
ANDREW QUAN
Donor Relations Manager
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A Los Angeles native, Andrew first learned of the North Korea crisis through attending a documentary screening hosted by the LiNK UCLA Rescue Team. He felt undeniably compelled to act. Shortly after graduating he toured with LiNK as a nomad and now enjoys the opportunity to foster relationships with LiNK’s donors. -
SARAH PALMER
Rescue Team Coordinator
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Sarah was born and raised in Dallas, TX and graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in International Relations. She has experience as a former Rescue Team leader, chapter intern and Northeast Nomad. Sarah now serves as a liaison between LiNK and Rescue Teams worldwide. -
TONY SASSO
Creative Director
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Tony Sasso comes from Florida and lives in a world of ideas, colors and shapes. As creative director, Tony oversees all print and web projects, and also works with each department to innovate and keep the ideas flowing! Since joining the team, Tony has helped to re-brand and lead the organization’s efforts in visually redefining North Korea. -
NICK LEONARD
Graphic Designer
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Nick graduated with his BFA in graphic design at Andrews University. Upon graduating he wanted to better the world with what he learned in design. He found his way over to LiNK and started off as a Northeast Nomad, later joining staff and using his incredible talent to work on LiNK’s web and print design. -
CHELSEA QUINN
Tour Manager
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Chelsea joined the staff in May of 2011 after previously touring as a Nomad. Simply put, Chelsea does all things related to tours from training Nomads to ensuring all routes are booked successfully, she helps to grow the program by implementing new outreach strategies and building relationships with contacts all over North America. -
SUSIE DILAURIA
Regional Manager
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Susie is LiNK’s resident New Yorker and UW Badger. Her spirit for adventure and passion for justice led her to the Nomadship in the fall of 2011. In her current position as Regional Manager, Susie works to ensure that Nomads are prepared and inspired to be great representatives of LiNK and the North Korea crisis while on tour. -
COLBY CARTER
Regional Manager
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Colby was raised in Southern California, and received her undergraduate degree in the social sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Upon graduation, she pioneered the Pacific Northwest route as a Nomad for LiNK and now works as a Regional Manager, equipping, guiding and supporting Nomads through their time on the road. -
LINA KIM
U.S. Resettlement Manager
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Lina joined LiNK with years of experience in the non-profit sector, specializing in program development and helping individuals facing great challenges in life. As US Resettlement Manager, Lina is dedicated to developing LiNK’s U.S. Resettlement Assistance Program, and empowering North Korean refugees resettling in America with information, resources and services. -
SOKEEL PARK
Director of Research & Strategy
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Sokeel joined LiNK after a nomadic wander through London, Seoul and New York, including stints working in the South Korean Government, the United Nations, and diplomatic consultancy, Independent Diplomat. His desire to work for the North Korean people brought him to LiNK, where he now leads all research and strategy work. -
YOUNG BAE
ROK Resettlement Manager
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Young is originally from South Korea. She studied music at Yonsei University, finished her MA in Cultural Management at City University, London, and then returned to Korea to work as an Assistant Artistic Director with Setnet School, an alternative school for North Koreans. Young joined LiNK in 2012 with the hope to support and empower North Korean refugees.
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News and Updates
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NK NEWS BRIEF | May 22, 2013
May, 22 2013Rice-planting season means that the entire population has been mobilized to work on the farms, including children. Official market hours are also restricted.
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LiNK CEO SPEAKS AT THE OSLO FREEDOM FORUM
May, 21 2013Last week our CEO, Hannah Song, was invited to speak at the Oslo Freedom Forum among some of the most inspiring dissidents and activists working on issues around the globe.
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PYONGYANG DECLARES WAR…. AGAIN
May, 16 2013The stuck record of high politics and North Korea.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | May 15, 2013
May, 15 2013MOU: The number of NKorean defectors that have arrived in SK this year (up to early May) is 556, leading to a prediction that around 1200 will arrive this year – a 20% decrease on 2012.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | May 8, 2013
May, 8 2013“All the workers who used to be in Kaesong have been dispatched to factories, enterprises and cooperative farms in the North Hwanghae Province region.”
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NK NEWS BRIEF | May 1, 2013
May, 1 2013A Daily NK source reports that the decision to close the Kaesong Industrial Complex originated from Kim Jong-il.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | April 24, 2013
April, 24 2013NK’s National Defense Commission demanded an end to sanctions, a complete withdrawal of “all nuclear war measures deployed in SK and neighboring regions”, and an apology before they would engage in dialogue.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | April 17, 2013
April, 17 2013Authorities are stepping up crackdowns on the viewing foreign media, reportedly in response to an increase in the use of USB sticks to view dramas on Chinese-made DVD players.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | April 10, 2013
April, 10 2013NKorean workers are not turning up to work in the Kaesong Industrial Complex.
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Meet Hae Mi
April, 9 2013Hae Mi had to learn how to take care of herself very early on. She spent many of her teenage years as a salesgirl on North Korean trains
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NK NEWS BRIEF | April 3, 2013
April, 3 2013NK authorities have banned entry of SKorean workers into the Kaesong Industrial Complex. 858 South Korean workers, and 7 other foreigners remain onsite and are allowed to return home.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Mar 27, 2013
March, 27 2013The UN Human Rights Council unanimously passed a resolution establishing a Commission of Inquiry to investigate human rights violations in NK.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Mar 20, 2013
March, 20 2013The UN HRC is expected to approve a UN Commission of Inquiry (COI) into NK’s human rights violations.
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Reddit AMA with Defector Sang-hyun
March, 15 2013LiNK and Movements.org co-hosted a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” (AMA), providing a platform for a recent defector from North Korea to respond in real time to various questions.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Mar 13, 2013
March, 13 2013In an attempt to encourage redefectors, the NSA is holding lectures telling the people to convince their family members who have defected to return.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Mar 6, 2013
March, 6 2013Rodman goes to Pyongyang.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Feb 27, 2013
February, 27 2013Forced market shutdowns and celebration events regarding the most recent nuclear tests are causing complaints and social tensions.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Feb 20, 2013
February, 20 2013NK has returned to normal from a heightened state of emergency.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Feb 13, 2013
February, 13 2013Details have been revealed about the expansion of Camp 25, including an increased parameter with additional guard posts, as well as new buildings and renovations.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Feb 6, 2013
February, 6 2013NK authorities are reportedly limiting movements of people and goods during the current state of heightened military mobilization, and cracking down on unlicensed traders operating outside officially sanctioned marketplaces.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Jan 30, 2013
January, 30 2013NK turned up the level of fierceness of its rhetoric, to the chagrin of everyone, including China.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Jan 23, 2013
January, 23 2013New satellite imagery shows the addition of a new area next to Camp 14 which bears striking similarity to other known prison camps.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Jan 9, 2013
January, 9 2013German economists and lawyers are advising the NK regime on ways to open up to western investors, including by improving their investment laws.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Jan 2, 2013
January, 2 20131,508 NKorean refugees arrived in SK in 2012, a 44.3% decrease on the number of arrivals in 2011 (2,706).
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Dec 26, 2012
December, 26 2012SK will maintain analog TV broadcasting into NK so residents on the other side of the DMZ can continue to watch SKorean broadcasts.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Dec 19, 2012
December, 19 2012Park Geun-hye, the conservative candidate, won an absolute majority to become the next president of SK.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Dec 12, 2012
December, 12 2012The NK regime seemingly has put a satellite in space, with a bit of help from Iran.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Dec 5, 2012
December, 5 2012NK announced it would launch a rocket around the anniversary of KJI’s death.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Nov 28, 2012
November, 28 2012KJU seems concerned about internal security, emphasizing the need to root out “dissidents”.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | Nov 21, 2012
November, 21 2012There are now over 1.5 million subscribers to NK’s official Koryolink mobile phone network, representing steady growth along 2011 trends.
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CHAPTERS ARE NOW RESCUE TEAMS!
November, 16 2012Are you in a band… youth group… chess club… and want to change the world? Awesome! Check out Rescue Teams.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | November 14, 2012
November, 14 2012The role of NK’s Cabinet in designing and running economic policies is reported by the Choson Sinbo to be increasing.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | November 7, 2012
November, 7 2012The WPK Central Committee met in order to establish a State Physical Culture and Sports Guidance Commission, to be chaired by Jang Song-taek
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MEET LiNK’S YOUNGEST FUNDRAISERS!
November, 2 2012The Roberts family was recently exposed to the plight of the North Korean people and their children were moved to action.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | October 31, 2012
October, 31 2012Around 1,440 NKorean refugees are expected to arrive in SK this year. It will be the first time since 2005 that fewer than 2,000 NKorean refugees have arrived in SK.
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FROM THE ROAD | NORTHEAST NOMADS
October, 30 2012I can’t believe we’ve been on the road for over a month already!
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NK NEWS BRIEF | October 24, 2012
October, 24 2012Reports of changes in regime personnel as well as the abolition of the notorious Rooms 38 and 39.
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BEHIND THE DESIGN | The Brand
October, 19 2012If you haven’t noticed already, LiNK’s image recently got a makeover, so we thought we would share some thoughts behind the design.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | October 17, 2012
October, 17 2012NKorean sources report that none of the experimental farms will be given 30% of their production because the 6.28 Policy has been put on hold until next year.
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WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH NK’S REFORMS?
October, 15 2012What is going on with KJU’s “reforms”? And where does this path lead to?
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NK NEWS BRIEF | October 10, 2012
October, 10 2012KJU instructs the NSA to combat the infiltration of information into the country.
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THE UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR’S NK HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT 2012
October, 5 2012Important information on NK’s food security, economy, public health, criminal code, refugees, etc.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | October 3, 2012
October, 3 2012Camp 22, a political prison camp in Hoiryeong, was reportedly shut down after the defection of the warden.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | September 26, 2012
September, 26 2012SPA ends with no news of economic reforms.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | September 19, 2012
September, 19 2012NK refugee numbers showing signs of rebounding after intense crackdowns on both sides of the border earlier this year.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | September 12, 2012
September, 12 2012Further reports of flood damage in NK and international assistance, including from SK – for the first time in two years.
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MEET THE SHIFT NOMADS!
September, 6 2012Get to know our nomads who will be bringing SHIFT to a town near you this fall!
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NK NEWS BRIEF | September 5, 2012
September, 5 2012A bonanza of news, analysis and speculation related to possible NK economic reforms this week.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | August 29, 2012
August, 29 201240+ people joined a spontaneous protest after rumours spread that they would not be given new housing they had been expecting.
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BEST INTERNSHIP APPLICATION EVER
August, 27 2012I just used the phrase “jazz cat.”
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NK NEWS BRIEF | August 22, 2012
August, 22 2012More signals of possible economic reforms emerge from inside NK, while skeptical commentators on the outside have their say.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | August 15, 2012
August, 15 2012Jang Song-taek is in China to discuss economic cooperation projects.
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DO NK REFUGEES ROOT FOR NK OLYMPIC ATHLETES?
August, 10 2012Once again, it’s about the people, not the politics…
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NK NEWS BRIEF | August 8, 2012
August, 8 2012KJU continues to talk up the goal of making the country prosperous and people’s lives affluent.
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OUR FRIEND & DEFECTOR HYEONSEO LEE SPEAKS AT TED@SEOUL
August, 2 2012Hyeonseo Lee grew up in North Korea and made the difficult journey to China in 2008.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | August 1, 2012
August, 1 2012KCNA reports that recent flooding has left 88 dead, 63,000 homeless, and 74,700 acres of farmland destroyed.
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MEET BRIAN
July, 30 2012Brian lived a charmed life in North Korea- loving family, university education, and a full stomach, but life became increasingly hard for his family.
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MEET HAE JUNG
July, 27 2012Hae Jung has lost many beloved ones. In hopes of finding food and a better life, she escaped to neighboring China.
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LiNK PRESENTS AT TED@SEOUL
July, 26 2012In May our research and strategy analyst took to the TED stage to share his ideas on tackling the North Korea crisis.
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MEET ELLA
July, 25 2012As a teenager growing up in North Korea, Ella was solely responsible for her family.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | July 25, 2012
July, 25 2012The regime is reportedly explaining the nature of forthcoming reforms, which is getting people’s hopes up.
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MEET SUJI
July, 24 2012The day that Suji became an orphan she was standing with her older sister at the river that separated North Korea from China.
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MEET KYUNG
July, 23 2012Kyung lost both of her parents and was raised by her loving grandparents as their sole grandchild.
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MEET CATE
July, 21 2012Throughout her childhood, Cate always struggled to find food – she remembers being constantly hungry.
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MEET MIN-JI
July, 20 2012Min-Ji is around ten years old. She was left on the streets in North Korea at a very young age. She has no idea what her real name is.
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101 REFUGEES RESCUED! WE DID IT!
July, 19 2012101 refugees have been rescued & are now living in freedom thanks to your support. We did it!
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NK NEWS BRIEF | July 19, 2012
July, 19 2012KJU signals his ‘complete’ control over the military.
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THE RELIANCE RECEIVES NATIONAL ATTENTION
July, 17 2012Your creativity and impact during The Reliance campaign caught the attention of the largest philanthropic awards ceremony in the country.
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LOVE & SEX IN NORTH KOREA
July, 16 2012Sexual revolution and research on intimate relations in North Korea: People are people, and love is love.
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2012 CHAPTER TRIP TO KOREA!
July, 13 2012Six Chapter representatives joined LiNK on a trip to South Korea, and met the refugees whose rescues they made possible.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | July 11, 2012
July, 11 2012Daily NK has obtained interesting information on plans for weak agricultural reforms.
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2011 ANNUAL REPORT
July, 10 2012It’s here! Check out what we’ve been able to accomplish with your support!
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A WALK IN KIM JONG-UN’S SHOES
July, 9 2012Kim Jong-un is a relatively untested dictator. Does he follow in his fathers footsteps or change his country. Have advice for him?
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NK NEWS BRIEF | July 4, 2012
July, 4 2012North Koreans are scrambling to be granted one of the 40,000 recently allocated Chinese work visas.
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“FREEDOM IS STRANGE”
July, 2 2012In case you haven’t been following the story of Ai Weiei, let him inspire you by watching the trailer for “NEVER SORRY”
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MEET KIM-LAN
June, 28 2012Kim-Ian ate one meal a day and lacked adequate clothing despite her parents constantly working to support their three children.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | June 27, 2012
June, 27 2012Russia has agreed to write off 90% of NK’s $11 billion Soviet-era debt.
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FREEDOM IS A LONG ROAD
June, 27 2012We here at LiNK just wanted to give a shout-out and show some love to Levi Ammundsen, an amazing supporter of ours.
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SONGBUN | Social Class in a Socialist Paradise
June, 25 2012Songbun is the underlying system by which the NK ruling elite controls and oppresses society.
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BOOK BURNING PARTY!
June, 20 2012Check out this radical “book burning” campaign that inspired our creative team today.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | June 20, 2012
June, 20 2012New National ID cards reportedly contain a code to instantly identify individuals blacklisted by the regime.
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MEET MOON-SU
June, 19 2012Moon-Su spent many months at this orphanage but eventually, with the help of a friend, built up enough courage to escape
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CLINTON & KING ON CHANGE IN NK
June, 19 2012USG statements on the inevitability of change in NK and the importance of information dissemination in furthering that change.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | June 13, 2012
June, 13 2012The NSA is co-opting Korean Chinese smugglers to provide intel on SK NGOs and Christian groups.
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NORTH KOREA’S TOP TEN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
June, 7 2012Societal, economic, and informational changes are revealed in changing consumer behaviour.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | June 6, 2012
June, 6 2012Internal document reportedly admits starvation caused by “excessive food quotas for the military.”
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MEET HYUN-JI
June, 3 2012My father went out with a lunch box to pick mushrooms. All of a sudden he said his head hurt,
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GRASSROOTS GLASNOST 3 | Effects of NK’s Changing Media Environment
June, 2 2012Ultimately this could feed the growth of a civil space for the people, separate from the regime.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | May 30, 2012
May, 30 2012China has again intensified crackdowns against NK refugees and the NGOs assisting them.
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GRASSROOTS GLASNOST 2 | Reasons for NK’s Changing Media Environment
May, 26 2012If you only had access to boring NK state media, you would be interested to watch SK dramas too.
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GRASSROOTS GLASNOST 1 | How NK’s Media Environment is Changing
May, 24 2012A breakdown of the regime’s monopoly as the single source of information is a very good thing.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | May 24, 2012
May, 24 2012Food shortages in North and South Hwanghae Provinces reportedly leading to starvation deaths.
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MEET EUN HAE
May, 20 2012Eun Hae escaped to China at the age of 19 with the hopes of sending money and food back home to her family in North Korea.
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SCREENING HIGHLIGHT | Homeless But Generous
May, 19 2012We truly do live in a world that’s upside down, at least in the way that I see it.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | May 16, 2012
May, 16 2012NK govt actions against families of defectors have reportedly been stepped up since the NSA took over border security from the Ministry of People’s Armed Forces.
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INTERN SPOTLIGHT | Ken
May, 12 2012Ken is all the way from South Korea and has brought the joy of dance to our HQ office.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | May 9, 2012
May, 9 2012Well-off NK parents are paying bribes to hospital staff for medical certificates to keep their children from being required to participate in this year’s mass games.
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INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION ON NK HUMAN RIGHTS
May, 8 2012Daily NK guest column on how to maintain and grow international media attention on the North Korean human rights crisis.
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NEW YORK CITY PREMIERE
May, 4 2012The New School was kind enough to donate Tishman Auditorium, a 480 seat theater in the heart of the city so that we could share our new documentary with our New York friends.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | May 2, 2012
May, 2 2012The number of NK refugees that arrived in South Korea in Q1 2012 was down 39% on the Q1 2011 figure.
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MEET JUNG-HEE
April, 29 2012Jung Hee resorted to picking plants in the mountains in North Korea after the police shut her down for selling goods.
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NORTH KOREA NEVER FAILS! (Except This Time?)
April, 26 2012North Korea’s admission of the failure of its recent rocket launch caught analysts by surprise. What is with the new honesty?
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NK NEWS BRIEF | April 25, 2012
April, 25 2012The irregular supply of water in Pyongyang is reportedly becoming a growing source of discontent among residents.
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NK REFUGEE INSIGHTS | Rocket Propaganda
April, 23 2012North Korea’s rocket launches are meant to instill pride among the people and increase support for the regime. Does this work?
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NK NEWS BRIEF | April 18, 2012
April, 18 2012Kim Jong-un speaks! Also, the regime admits the failure of its “satellite launch”, and is condemned by the UN Security Council.
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2011 CHAPTER | South Korea Trip Winners
April, 16 2012Without the support and hard work of our Chapters in 2011, 25 refugees who were rescued would still be hiding in China today.
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MEET MICHAEL & DONNA
April, 14 2012Michael and Donna recently escaped North Korea with their young daughter (Isabel).
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MEET HEATHER
April, 13 2012Heather escaped to China for the second time and was sold again to a different man who she lived with in fear and isolation, enduring more abuse.
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INTERN SPOTLIGHT | Jon
April, 13 2012We love Jon! He withdrew from The George Washington University Law School because he was so compelled to make a tangible difference on the issue.
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WORKING WITH SUN MU
April, 13 2012Sun Mu was born in North Korea and worked as a propaganda artist for the North Korean regime. We had an incredible opportunity to work with him.
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SCREENING HIGHLIGHT | NE Nomads
April, 13 2012I didn’t really know what to expect from screening, but by the end, I didn’t want to leave!
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BEHIND THE DESIGN | The People’s Crisis
April, 12 2012A look behind the visuals on our most recent documentary design
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NK NEWS BRIEF | April 11, 2012
April, 11 2012Kim Jong-un named “First Secretary” of Korean Workers’ Party while North Korea readies rocket in defiance of international community.
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INTERN SPOTLIGHT | Kyla
April, 11 2012Meet Kyla, one of the most happy, energetic, and positive interns that has ever worked with us!
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THE RELIANCE CAMPAIGN
April, 11 2012The Reliance is a human network of individuals committed to seeing every North Korean refugee free
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LOS ANGELES PREMIERE
April, 7 2012The People’s Crisis premiere was a great night for sharing the voice of the North Korean people
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NK NEWS BRIEF | April 4, 2010
April, 4 2012A weekly summary of news relevant to North Korea and its people
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CHINA’S NORTH KOREAN REFUGEE PROBLEM
March, 29 2012Beneath all the high-politics and focus on security concerns, there is quite a different story involving the North Korean people.
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NK NEWS BRIEF | March 28, 2012
March, 28 2012A weekly summary of news relevant to North Korea and its people
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NK NEWS BRIEF | March 21, 2012
March, 21 2012A weekly summary of news relevant to North Korea and its people
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NK NEWS BRIEF | March 14, 2012
March, 14 2012A weekly summary of news relevant to North Korea and its people
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NK NEWS BRIEF | March 7, 2012
March, 7 2012A weekly summary of news relevant to North Korea and its people
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NK NEWS BRIEF | February 29, 2012
February, 29 2012A weekly summary of news relevant to North Korea and its people
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NK NEWS BRIEF | February 23, 2012
February, 23 2012A weekly summary of news relevant to North Korea and its people
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NK NEWS BRIEF | February 18, 2012
February, 18 2012A weekly summary of news relevant to North Korea and its people
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NK NEWS BRIEF | February 8, 2012
February, 8 2012A weekly summary of news relevant to North Korea and its people
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NK NEWS BRIEF | January 31, 2012
January, 31 2012A weekly summary of news relevant to North Korea and its people
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NK NEWS BRIEF | January 24, 2012
January, 24 2012A weekly summary of news relevant to North Korea and its people
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2012
NK NEWS BRIEF ACRONYMS
NK NEWS BRIEF ACRONYMS
January, 1 2012AI – Amnesty International (NGO) ARF – ASEAN Regional Forum ASEAN – Association of South East Asian Nations CCP – Chinese Communist Party DMZ – Demilitarised Zone DPRK – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) DUP – Democratic United Party (South Korean opposition party, liberal) FAO – UN Food and Agriculture Orgnization FDI – Foreign [...]
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LiNK STATEMENT | Kim Jong-il’s Death and the Future of North Korea
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MEET MIN SUNG
August, 28 2010Min Sung told us that the hardest part about escaping from North Korea was to leave his family.
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January 1
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NK NEWS BRIEF ACRONYMS
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MEET YOON-HUI
August, 28 2010Instead of attending school as a child, Yoon-Hui worked in the fields to help her ailing mother and father survive.
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MEET YAE JIN & HER BABY
MEET YAE JIN & HER BABY
August, 28 2010Yae Jin was able to find true love in China. She was sold to her husband’s family, but unlike the other husbands, he was kind and affectionate to her.
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MEET MYUNG SOO
August, 28 2010Myung Soo spent the first 19 years of his life in North Korea. His sister had heart disease and was unable to be treated in North Korea.
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MEET MI-SUN
March, 11 2010Mi-Sun was rescued in 2010 and is safely resettled in the United States
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MEET KI-WON
February, 11 2010Ki-Won was rescued in 2010 and is safely resettled in South Korea
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