Good afternoon, Chairman Smith, Mr. Payne, and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for inviting me to speak with you today about the human rights situation in North Korea, as […]
Written by a North Korean escapee, this report discusses North Korea’s power transition, noting its instability compared to past successions, and outlines the challenges in maintaining political continuity.
I thank the Committee for its invitation to testify on the implementation of the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, re-authorized in 2008. I represent, as Executive Director, the […]
Committee on Foreign Affairs U. S. House of Representatives 112th Congress Chuck Downs: Thank you, Madam Chairman. It is a great pleasure for me to be here today. As some […]
This report includes interviews with North Korean women escapees who became victims of trafficking and forced marriages after escaping their country to seek a new life in China.
Written by a courageous North Korean escapee, this report formulates recommendations aiming to promote international involvement and to prepare a foundation for new policies in a post-Kim Jong-il North Korea.
As a sequel to the previous report, “Failure to Protect” (2006), this report addresses the outflow of refugees and spillover effects, which lead to the creation of a market of victims of trafficking, exploitation, and violence.
This handbook describes the options available to human rights non-governmental organizations (NGOs) seeking to pursue international legal action against North Korea.
The study examines the characteristics of the North Korean refugee population and whether or not there are reasons to believe their attitude or experiences may be systematically biased or distinct.
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