Join the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council UK Chapter for an afternoon of personal stories and professional insight on the hidden situation in North Korea. Followed by Q&A and reception
| 14:00 – 14:10 | Event Opening |
| 14:10 – 14:30 | Opening Talk: Chulsoo Kim
Chulsoo Kim, a North Korean escapee who arrived in the UK as a teenager and now works for J.P. Morgan, reflects on his experiences growing up in North Korea. He examines the impact of the regime’s violations of children’s rights during his formative years and their lasting effects. From the perspective of an adult, Kim recounts his earliest memories of systematic rights violations at the institutional and state level, revealing how these experiences continue to affect those who have escaped to democratic societies. |
| 14:30 – 14:50 | Special Talk: Timothy Cho
Timothy Cho, a North Korean human rights activist and two-time defector, will share insights into the experiences of North Korean refugees and their global diaspora. He will explore how they’ve rebuilt their lives in democratic societies, highlighting their significant role in activism aimed at opening up North Korea. |
| 14:50 – 15:10 | Special Talk: Dr. Sarah Son
Dr. Sarah Son, who earned her PhD in identity and inter-Korean relations from SOAS in 2014, spent five years in South Korea working on North Korean human rights issues. Her presentation will reflect on the progress in holding North Korea accountable for human rights violations a decade after the UN Commission of Inquiry report. She will outline the developments in human rights documentation and activism following the UN report, highlighting achievements and shortcomings. |
| 15:10 – 16:00 | Panel Discussion / Q&A |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Reception & Free Discussion
Korean Kimbap and take-home meal provided |