News & Events Around the Movement
Non-NKnet news and events from the North Korean Human Rights movement, with an emphasis on events in Seoul for English-speakers.
ICNK Letter to Kim Jong Il
Last week NKnet joined many other human rights groups to form a coalition to seek the establishment of a UN Commission of Inquiry. Below is the letter the member organizations sent to Kim Jong Il, head of the North Korean … Continue reading
The International Coalition to Stop Crimes Against Humanity in North Korea
Last week NKnet joined dozens of organizations from around the world to to seek the establishment of a UN Commission of Inquiry on North Korea. Following is the text of the press release announcing the launching of the coalition (download … Continue reading
Kimjongilia Open in South Korean Theaters; Q&A with the Director
Kimjongilia, a must-see documentary in which many North Koreans defectors tell their stories, opened last night in several theaters across South Korea. The American director, N.C. Heikin, and a Korean movie critic will have a discussion following the 7pm showing … Continue reading
2011 North Korea Freedom Week Schedule
This week in Seoul and Busan there are lots of events, exhibitions, and other gatherings promoting freedom and human rights in North Korea. The effort is spearheaded by the NK Freedom Coalition and involves many different organizations and activists. Sponsors … Continue reading
Where Love Does Not Exist
Update: Most if not all of this exhibition can be viewed at the NK Gulag’s Facebook page. See this page for how to host this exhibition. Original post: In case you couldn’t make it to SAGE Korea’s Political Prison Camps … Continue reading
North Korean Political Prison Camps Exhibition in Insadong, Seoul
Update: Most if not all of the exhibition can be viewed at the NK Gulag’s Facebook page. Original Post: Sorry for not posting this sooner, the exhibition was packed Saturday when we stopped by. It’s very well done. Be sure … Continue reading
First Movie Depicting the Soviet Gulag
Writing several years ago in her introduction to The Hidden Gulag, Anne Applebaum wrote: In the fullest possible sense, the contemporary leaders of North Korea are the intellectual and moral descendants of these Stalinists. From the testimony presented so vividly … Continue reading
NK Defector Song Byeok’s Art Show in Insadong
A year or two ago stories about Song Byeok, a former North Korean propaganda artist, ran in major western newspapers. Now if you live in Seoul you have a chance to see his first show, but only for a few … Continue reading
NKFC Candlelight Vigil in DC
The North Korea Freedom Coalition is holding a candlelight vigil in front of the White House while the president of China will be dining with President Obama. If you live in the area, it would be a great way to … Continue reading
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Prison Camps Brochure
The Daily NK- NSA Calling for Kim to Be Handed Over May 17, 2012
- Kim's Mother Out in Support of Her Son May 17, 2012
- Lee Claims People's Welfare at Heart May 17, 2012
- Kim Raises KWP Membership Doubts May 17, 2012
