VIDEO: North Korea's Change Generation - Sokeel Park
Sokeel Park, LiNK's Director of Research & Strategy, works closely with defectors to build our understanding of North Korea, acts as a media liaison, and develops our strategy. Previously, he worked for the South Korean government, the United Nations, and diplomatic consultancy Independent Diplomat. Through his work, he's developed new insight about the millennial generation in North Korea.
Check out the video below to learn more:
Three key points:
1. North Korean millennials live in a new economic reality.
2. They have more access to outside information than ever before.
3. This generational increasingly shares in non-compliance, disobedience, and even frustration against the regime together.
VIDEO: From Orphan to the TED Stage - Joseph Kim
Joseph Kim was like most kids growing up; he played outside, climbed trees, and loved his big sister, who he often relied on for guidance and care when his mother was away. But things changed for Joseph during the height of the famine in North Korea. His father died of starvation and shortly after, his family lost their house. Joseph's mother and sister crossed into China to search for food and never returned. He was completely on his own and had to beg on the street to survive.
Watch Joseph's video below to learn more about his life in North Korea and where he is now.
