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South Korean Approaches to North Korean Human Rights: Civil Society Initiatives

Join 38 North for a discussion about the diverse approaches South Korean civil society organizations are taking to address North Korean human rights challenges.

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August 21, 2024 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM (US Eastern)

August 22, 2024 from 8:00 - 9:00 AM (Asia/Seoul)

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Join 38 North for a discussion on how diverse South Korean civil society organizations are working to raise awareness, document, and improve the human rights situation in North Korea. From data collection to youth engagement to supporting international and formal human rights processes, their work highlights the importance of multiple voices and strategies for this complex and pervasive challenge.

English-Korean translation will be provided during the event.

Featured Speakers

Hanna Song, Executive Director, Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB)

Kwang Baek Lee, President, Daily NK and Unification Media Group (UMG)

Kyong-hui Choi, CEO, South and North Development (SAND) Institute

Seung-hyeon Kim, Representative, International Democracy Hub (IDH)

Natalia Slavney, Research Analyst, Korea Program and 38 North (Moderator)

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