Program 1

Refugee Rescues

Every year, thousands of North Koreans risk their lives to escape political and economic oppression.
Even if they make it to China, they face grave danger because the Chinese government arrests and forcibly repatriates North Korean refugees. If sent back, they undergo interrogation and are at risk of extremely harsh punishments including torture, forced labor, forced abortions, and internment in a political prison camp. Even if they manage to evade the authorities in China, their illegal status forces them to work in invisible industries and leaves them vulnerable to exploitation by sex traffickers and unscrupulous employers. In these dire circumstances, many North Korean refugees do not have the resources or connections to get themselves out of China. That’s where we come in.

After hearing countless stories of North Koreans who have struggled to pay or even find brokers, or were exploited and abused by brokers and other individuals while in search of freedom, we committed to providing a way for North Koreans to make it to safety and freedom without cost or condition. We have steadily garnered information about escape routes through China and Southeast Asia and have established relationships with individuals on the ground who can help us move refugees safely across borders. The free passage model ensures that refugees are treated with dignity and respect throughout the risky journey, and allows them to begin their new lives in freedom without the burden of broker loans.

Program long term success

To date, we have rescued over 500 North Korean refugees, including hundreds of minors and trafficked women.

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You can read North Korean refugee stories by visiting our blog: http://www.libertyinnorthkorea.org/blog/category/refugee-stories/

Program 2

Post-Resettlement Programs

Resettled refugees face significant challenges, as they must quickly adapt to new societies that their previous lives in North Korea did not prepare them for. Our Post-Resettlement programs are designed to help newly-arriving North Korean refugees overcome their resettlement challenges in South Korea and the United States as well as provide them with educational and career opportunities once they are fully resettled.

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To read the stories of North Koreans who have resettled, visit our blog: http://www.libertyinnorthkorea.org/blog/category/resettlement-stories/

Program 3

Changing the Narrative

CHANGING THE NARRATIVE
North Korea represents one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today, but the international response has not matched its scale. We’re working to change the way the world sees North Korea, so the people get the international support they deserve. We do this by:

-Creating media and campaigns
-Speaking at schools, places of worship, community centers, and homes
-Mobilizing Rescue Teams, local LiNK chapters in schools and communities who fundraise and share the stories of the North Korean people
-Engaging media and policy makers

Program long term success

-Over 350 Rescue Teams in 16 countries
-Reaching over 270,000 people through over 4,000 speaking events
-2014 Summit Event
-Two documentaries: the People's Crisis (2012) and Danny from North Korea (2013)

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