LeidenAsiaCentre kindly invites you to attend an afternoon conference on the occasion of the publication of the first research report by the Slaves to the System research group: North Korean Forced Labour in the EU, the Polish Case: How the Supply for a Captive DPRK Workforce Meets Our Demand for Cheap Labour. Wanneer 6 […]
North Korea, China and Korean Unification Panel Code: RC42.04 Convenor: Prof. Heike Hermanns This panel combines papers dealing with North Korea, China and Korean unification. Several angles are applied to study this issues, using other cases of unification for comparative purposes. The other two papers look at the influence of Chinese policies on North Korean […]
International applications are open for the 2nd College Leaders for the UN: Korea held at the UN Headquarters in New York this August. Registration ends April 15, 2016. The program is prepared in partnership with the United Nations Academic Impact and various Korean universities to provide an opportunity for college students to represent their schools […]
From Mass Games to missile tests to NBA ambassadors, North Korea has been at the forefront of global awareness for decades while simultaneously remaining shrouded in mystery and controversy. news stories covering its dynastic leadership, persistent military pursuits, and nothing if not resilient people certainly grasp our attention, but how much do we actually know? […]
The Rescue Fund is back with another fundraiser for North Korean refugee rescues! On Sunday, September 25, from 5pm-8pm, we will be meeting at Neungla Bapsang (능라밥상), a restaurant featuring North Korean cuisine, to enjoy some delicious North Korean food while hearing a talk from a North Korean re-settler. Participants will also learn how […]
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