Please see the video gallery for a live recording of this hearing. Good afternoon, Chairman Smith, Cochairman Brown, and members of the Commission. On behalf of the Committee for Human […]
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.
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