Upcoming Events​​​

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※ Title: North Korean Human Rights 101 Academy

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Host: Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB)

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Date: Part One runs from November 7–December 5, Every Thursday 20:00–21:30 KST

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Location: Virtual via Zoom

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Sign up: Register for Part 1 by November 5th to secure your spot! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOsWSXXjRh1ZKWy4k4PgdI4ui8YQCwV44NyCC-UTyFyOFKcw/viewform

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Description:  

NKDB will be launching the 2nd iteration of North Korean Human Rights 101 Academy on November 7th.

The academy is conducted online in English, and anyone who is a current student can enroll for free.

Last October, NKDB launched its first iteration of the academy where over 90 students from around the world convened online to learn about the issue and join the global movement. This November, NKDB is coming back with its second iteration of the academy and will be offering new elements such as a series of talks on the various professional paths students can take in order to make an impact on the North Korean human rights movement.

The upcoming academy consists of two parts: (1) a series of four lectures on topics within North Korean human rights, and (2) a series of six discussions on professional pathways to working on North Korean human rights.​

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※ Title: 2024 International Moot Pre-Trial on Crimes against Humanity in North Korea's Political Prison Camps

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Host: PSCORE (People for Successful COrean REunification)

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Date:

November 25, 2024, at 09:00 - 18:00 (an open dinner will be held 19:00 - 20:30)

November 26, 2024, at 09:00 - 16:00 (lunch will be included on both days)

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Location: In-person at Seoul Press Center, 20th Floor (서울 프레스센터 20층) (Press Club 프레스클럽)

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Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7nTMfw2qmlhLfXrUqkbE6L5lYb6GYhNrl4RADQkrHB81YgA/viewform

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Description:

On February 7, 2014, the UN Commission of Inquiry (COI) on Human Rights in North Korea released a historic report calling for criminal accountability of North Korean officials responsible for crimes against humanity within the country, including supreme leader Kim Jong-un. However, due to the opposition of permanent Security Council members, the PRC and Russian Federation, the COI’s recommendations have not been implemented, so an international moot pre-trial will be held in Seoul for the 10th anniversary of this landmark report. This event will bring together prominent former international tribunal judges, lawyers to mark a new milestone in North Korea's human rights record by holding the regime accountable for abuses in its political prison camps.​

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※ Title: The Hungnam Rescue

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Host: The Korea Society

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Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 6 PM (EST)

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Location: Hybrid; Virtual via Zoom, In-person at 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor New York, NY 10017

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Sign up: To attend in person: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeibI6j7tS9a879eL_tuHGU0k-oc0CqR-4hxvU2_htOjkBArg/viewform

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Viewing link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegFA3APjiG4irNFUikdFZiGUqrVPUZyAIxNTnszfL4vqkKLQ/viewform

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Description:  

Join us for an inspiring and heartwarming story timed for the holiday season about the largest wartime humanitarian evacuation in history. During The Korean War, naval and merchant ships from America and its allies rescued almost 100,000 North Korean refugees. Among these ships was a humble freighter, the SS Meredith Victory. Although it was built to accommodate only a few passengers and crew, a staggering 14,000 refugees were crammed on board, filling five cargo holds and the entire main deck. The ship carried them all to safety despite lacking food, mine detection equipment, doctors, interpreters, sanitation facilities, and heat or lights in the cargo holds. The 75th Anniversary of this incredible event in 2025 will be marked by a major long-term exhibition at the American Merchant Marine Museum (AMMM), U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, alongside exhibitions in Korea.

Speakers include Burley Smith, who was just 21 when he took part in the rescue as Junior Third Mate fresh out of Kings Point. Today, aged 95, he is the last surviving crew member. Joining Burley is Dr. Joshua Smith, Director of the American Merchant Marine Museum, in conversation with Korea Society policy director Jonathan Corrado.