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(9) Bridges Across Borders: Increasing Understanding of Human Rights in North
Korea
국경을 넘는 다리: 북한 인권에 대한 이해 증진

Visiting the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights and participating in the rice-
sending campaign to North Korea emphasizes global solidarity and a commitment to human
rights. Their participation raises international awareness of North Korea’s dire human rights
situation and fosters deeper understanding and empathy among young global citizens.
These activities highlight the need for humanitarian aid and remind us of the importance of
cross-border cooperation. Additionally, through this experience, students directly encounter
the values of human dignity and freedom, realizing the necessity of efforts to uphold them.
북한인권정보센터를 견학하고 북한에 쌀보내기 운동에 동참하는 것은, 글로벌 연대와 인권에 대한 헌신을 강조합니다. 이들의
참여는 북한의 열악한 인권 상황에 대한 국제적인 인식을 높이고, 젊은 세계 시민들 사이에서 더 깊은 이해와 공감을
불러일으킵니다. 이러한 활동은 인도주의적 지원의 필요성을 환기시키며, 국경을 넘어선 협력의 중요성을 상기시킵니다. 또한,
이 경험을 통해 학생들은 인간의 존엄성과 자유의 가치를 직접 체험하고, 이를 지키기 위한 노력의 필요성을 깨닫게 됩니다.

The Database Center for North Korean Human Rights – 북한인권정보센터

l The Database Center for North Korean
Human Rights (NKDB) is a non-profit
organization established in 2003, focusing
on investigating and documenting human
rights conditions in North Korea. NKDB
systematically collects and analyzes cases
of human rights violations within North
Korea, raising awareness in the
international community and advocating for
the improvement of human rights in the
country.

l Database Construction: NKDB builds a comprehensive database of human rights
violations in North Korea. This database includes testimonies from defectors, human
rights reports, satellite images, and more.
l Research and Publication: NKDB
conducts regular research based on the
collected data and publishes reports.
These reports serve as valuable resources
for the international community, academia,
and policymakers.
l Support for Defectors: NKDB runs
various support programs to help North
Korean defectors settle into South Korean
society. This includes psychological
counseling, legal assistance, and
vocational training.
l Collaboration with the International Community: NKDB collaborates with international
human rights organizations to raise awareness of North Korean human rights issues and
to work jointly on efforts to improve human rights.