Kim Jong Un: Domination, not peaceful unification (UPI, 10/03/2024) The Korean Peninsula remains a flashpoint of geopolitical tension, a remnant of Cold War divisions that have yet to be resolved. The unnatural division of Korea, described as the "Korea question" in paragraph 60 of the 1953 Korean Armistice Agreement and reiterated in UN General Assembly Resolution 811, serves as a stark reminder of an unfinished task: the unification of a people and a land separated by ideology, politics, and a deep chasm of human suffering. At the heart of this issue is the Kim family regime, which has ruled North Korea since 1948. To successfully resolve the Korea question, it is essential to first fully understand the nature, objectives, and strategy of this regime. (David Maxwell, HRNK Board Member) #NorthKorea #KimJongUn #humanrights #hrnk #korea #coldwar https://lnkd.in/g6vB8dZ7
The Committee for Human Rights in North Korea
Research Services
Washington, District of Columbia 1,228 followers
HRNK seeks to raise awareness about human rights conditions in North Korea through research and reports.
About us
The Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK), founded in 2001 and based in Washington DC, is a non-partisan human rights organization whose principal objective is to raise international awareness of North Korea's human rights situation through the publication of well documented reports and by undertaking outreach activities in support of the recommendations in those reports.
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https://www.hrnk.org/
External link for The Committee for Human Rights in North Korea
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2001
- Specialties
- Research, North Korea, Human Rights, and NGO
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1801 F St NW
Suite 305
Washington, District of Columbia 20006, US
Employees at The Committee for Human Rights in North Korea
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Marcus Noland
Executive Vice President and Director of Studies at Peterson Institute for International Economics
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Greg Scarlatoiu
Executive Director at Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK)
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조진혜
North Korea Human Rights Union Committee 대표
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Bryan Clark
Recent MA in International and Security Politics looking for employment related to international relations and development.
Updates
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On Wednesday, September 25, the International Council on Korean Studies (ICKS), the Hudson Institute, The New Institute, HRNK, and Pacific Forum co-hosted the annual ICKS conference, centered on cooperation among the U.S., South Korea, and Japan. The conference featured three panels addressing human rights, the North Korean proliferation of instability and violence, and trilateral cooperation. The conference was hosted by the Hudson Institute. You can now watch the recording of this event by clicking the following link: https://lnkd.in/gjmdZyAi #NorthKorea #humanrights #KimJongUn #hrnk Greg Scarlatoiu
[ICKS Annual Conference]
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Testimony before the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) In his testimony, HRNK Executive Director Greg Scarlatoiu addressed religious oppression in North Korea, which USCIRF classifies as a “country of particular concern” (CPC). North Korea has persecuted Christianity and other religions with extreme prejudice, although the capital city of Pyongyang was once known as the “Jerusalem of the East.” Scarlatoiu highlighted the importance of a “human rights upfront approach” and re-energized information campaigns to empower the people of North Korea through information from the outside world, in order to promote human rights, in particular religious freedom. Scarlatoiu's testimony called for a transformation of the UN ECOSOC NGO Committee, in order to open access to genuine pro-religious freedom, pro-human rights organizations, and enhance their influence at UN fora. Since the end of the Cold War, U.S. North Korea policy has been rightfully focused on doing away with the production and proliferation of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. However, according to the February 2014 report of the UN Commission of Inquiry on human rights in the DPRK and to countless reports by human rights CSOs, the Kim family regime has been committing crimes against humanity, often involving persecution of people of faith, primarily Christians. There is a need to elevate North Korean human rights, in particular freedom of religion, to bring the issue on par with other critical issues, including the political, security, and military conundrum surrounding North Korea. [HRNK Executive Director Greg Scarlatoiu's testimony is at counter 50:00 in the video recording of the USCIRF hearing.] https://lnkd.in/gKghsebR #NorthKorea #ReligiousFreedom #Christianity #USCIRF Greg Scarlatoiu
Hearing on Religious Freedom in North Korea and North Korean Refugees: Trends & U.S. Policy Options
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📢 Join Us for an Urgent Discussion on Religious Freedom in North Korea! The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is hosting a virtual hearing titled "Religious Freedom in North Korea and North Korean Refugees: Trends and U.S. Policy Options" on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 12 PM ET. Our Executive Director, Greg Scarlatoiu, will be among the expert panelists delving into the critical issues of religious persecution, human rights violations, and the plight of North Korean refugees. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/geePsUAM Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from leading voices on North Korean human rights. #NorthKorea #ReligiousFreedom #HumanRights #HRNK #USCIRF #Refugees #Policy #VirtualEvent
Religious Freedom in North Korea and North Korean Refugees: Trends and U.S. Policy Options
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📣 HRNK, together with the International Council on Korean Studies (ICKS), the Hudson Institute, Pacific Forum, and New Institute, is proud to invite you to the ICKS Annual Conference. We will be focusing on Security and Human Rights Challenges on the Korean Peninsula in 2024 and exploring Trilateral Cooperation in the region. 🗓 Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 🕘 Time: 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 📍 Location: The Hudson Institute, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20004 This in-person event offers an opportunity for insightful discussions on some of the most critical issues facing the Korean Peninsula. For more details and to RSVP, click the following link: https://lnkd.in/gWH3V2Jr Greg Scarlatoiu #HRNK #HumanRights #KoreanPeninsula #SecurityChallenges #TrilateralCooperation #ICKSConference #HudsonInstitute #PacificForum
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"Human Rights Conditions for Persons with Disabilities in North Korea" [By Valerie Johnson, September 6, 2024] The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) marked a significant advancement in international human rights law by establishing a global standard for disability-specific protections. Although the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) ratified the CRPD in 2016, following the recommendation of the UN Commission of Inquiry, it continues to systematically violate the rights of persons with disabilities through widespread discrimination, inadequate services, and severe mistreatment. This essay aims to expose the grim reality of disability rights in North Korea, drawing from reports and testimonies to reveal systemic abuses, which starkly contrast with the regime’s superficial efforts to project a standard compliant image. The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members, and North Korea’s actions reveal a significant failure to uphold this principle. (Valerie Johnson, HRNK YPWP) https://lnkd.in/gNSFt_UA #NorthKorea #KimJongUn #humanrights #YPWP #HRNKInterns #DisabilitiesinNorthKorea
Human Rights Conditions for Persons with Disabilities in North Korea
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Decade After the UN COI Report: Michael Kirby on North Korea's Human Rights Landscape In this profound interview with HRNK's Executive Director Greg Scarlatoiu, Justice Michael Kirby, former Justice of the High Court of Australia and lead investigator of the 2014 UN Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights in North Korea, reflects on the enduring challenges and scant progress in North Korea's human rights issues a decade after the landmark report. Kirby discusses the unchanged and deteriorating conditions in North Korea, the complexities of international intervention, and the intertwined nature of human rights and global security. You may view the recording of this event by clicking the link: https://lnkd.in/guYYEuzy #HumanRights #NorthKorea #MichaelKirby #UNCOI #JusticeForNK #GlobalSecurity #HRNK #InternationalLaw #CrimesAgainstHumanity #GlobalJustice
Decade After the UN COI Report: Michael Kirby on North Korea's Human Rights Landscape
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"A 10 Point Promise to the North Korean People" [HRNK Insider, September 4, 2024] The people of North Korea need an alternative to this ideological indoctrination. This 10-point promise is designed to give them a framework for better understanding the contrast between what the outside world offers and the way the Kim regime forces them to live. In doing so, these promises undermine the core narrative of the Kim regime and replace the TPMI with a credible lens through which they can process what they see and hear from the outside in a way that provides hope for a better future without Kim. These promises should be used as the core for all outside information efforts. The leaders of the ROK, the US, and prominent figures in the international community who focus on North Korean human rights should publicly embrace this promise and do what they can to put in place policies and practices to make them real. (HRNK Insider) https://lnkd.in/ggtcnU2b
A 10 Point Promise to the North Korean People
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HUMAN SECURITY RISK: TIRED MOUNTAIN SYNDROME [By Gary Tetreault, 8/27/2024] The dangers posed by North Korea’s nuclear testing extend beyond immediate geopolitical tensions to significant human rights and environmental concerns. The nuclear tests conducted at North Korea’s Punggye-ri nuclear testing site have resulted in what is called “Tired Mountain Syndrome.” The short-term consequences of these tests may lead to the collapse of Mt. Mantap. However, the long-term effects may lead to an eruption of Mount Paektu, a mountain that is considered holy in North Korea. North Korea’s nuclear testing poses more than just a national security problem. It endangers the human rights and human security of North Korea’s population. For instance, it is believed to have caused earthquakes that otherwise would not have occurred. If continued, nuclear testing at the Punggye-ri testing facility may contribute to the eruption of Mount Paektu or the collapse of Mt. Mantap, which could have catastrophic consequences for both North Korea and neighboring countries. However, no nuclear scientist would report this to the Supreme Leader in fear of punishment. (Gary Tetreault, YPWP) https://lnkd.in/g-DDJa2s #NorthKorea #nucleartesting #Punggyeri #HumanRights #Kimjongun #YPWP #HRNK
Human Security Risk: Tired Mountain Syndrome
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Several UN human rights rapporteurs and heads of working groups have sent a letter to the North Korean government, expressing concerns over the forced repatriation of escapees, arbitrary detention, and torture, urging North Korea to provide relevant information. North Korea has rejected the letter, claiming it contains false information. Greg Scarlatoiu, Executive Director of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, remarks in an interview, "North Korea, just like some other U.N. member states, has a problem with country-specific rapporteurs such as the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the DPRK." (Eun-jung Jo, VOA) https://lnkd.in/gPqWZiXr *This article has been translated from Korean. You can subscribe to HRNK's newsletter for English-translated versions of articles or videos at our website: https://www.hrnk.org/.
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