Advocacy Fellows

The Advocacy Fellows Program cultivates and develops young North Korean defectors into advocates, storytellers, and agents of change on this issue

The North Korean regime has dominated the narrative both inside and outside of the country, even attempting to suppress North Korean defectors who are living in South Korea and the United States. So when a North Korean person makes the brave decision to share their story with the world, it's one of the most radical and impactful ways to change the narrative and bring the attention back to the people.

Over 3 months, LiNK Advocacy Fellows learn more about the issue and how to use their stories to be effective advocates for the North Korean people. By sharing their personal and collective stories through events and online media, the program aims to reach millions of people to raise more awareness and support for the North Korean people.

What Advocacy Fellows Do

media publicity

Working with our Media team, Advocacy Fellows help produce video content that shares their story and perspectives.

advocacy

Advocacy Fellows meet with decision makers to shift their focus to where it belongs – on the North Korean people.

storytelling

Advocacy Fellows share their personal stories through speaking events, interviews, and more.

Advocacy Fellows

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Hannah Oh

Hannah is a 4th year student at Hongik University studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering. While participating in LiNK’s Changemaker Scholarship Program, she worked on developing devices and strategies that increase information access for people inside North Korea. Her goal as an Advocacy Fellow is to grow as a leader and communicator, and facilitate more collaborative work on this issue.

Rose Jang

Rose graduated from Hongik University’s Department of Architecture. For her final project, she designed a memorial to honor North Korean human rights and provide comfort to defectors who had to leave their homeland. She drew inspiration from the Holocaust and 9/11 Memorials in the US, and was deeply moved by how such spaces contribute to healing and progress. As an Advocacy Fellow, Rose hopes to continue finding her identity and increase interest in this issue.