• Top Priority: North Korean Human Rights in 2021

    Zoom , United States

    Description: The panel addressed the current state of North Korean human rights. The speakers provided an overview of international reactions and initiatives to address North Korean human rights through international fora as well as South Korea's stance on human rights violations in the North. The panel made the case for addressing North Korean human rights […]

  • North Korea: Perennial Arsenal of Terror

    Zoom , United States

    Description: Joshua Stanton’s HRNK report “Arsenal of Terror” (2015) generated critical information and analysis credited for contributing to the relisting of North Korea as a state-sponsor of terrorism. Over the years, his work has been instrumental in designing the North Korean sanctions regime while paying particular attention to humanitarian exemptions. Joshua Stanton will focus on […]

  • The Trafficking of North Korean Women To China

    Zoom , United States

    Recent reports suggest that North Korean women in China are subjected to systematic rape, sex trafficking, sexual slavery, sexual abuse, prostitution, cybersex trafficking, forced marriage, and forced pregnancy. Reportedly, tens of […]

  • First We Take Pyonghattan, Then We Take Pyongyang

    Zoom , United States

    Description: This event will be on the record. Featuring:  Ms. Seo-hyun Lee & Mr. Hyeun-seung Lee North Korean Escapees Hosts, “Pyonghattan” YouTube Program Moderated by: Greg Scarlatoiu Executive Director, HRNK North Korean escapees Ms. Seo-hyun Lee and Mr. Hyeun-seung Lee will address their life experience in North Korea, South Korea, and the United States. The two […]