Our mission is to uncover human rights abuses under the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and affect real change in the country. The Committee for Human Rights in North Korea is an advocacy and research organization with a primary aim to educate and advocate for the North Korean people.
In October 2001, a distinguished group of foreign policy and human rights specialists launched the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK) to promote human rights in North Korea. Since then, HRNK has played a pivotal role in revealing human rights abuses in the country.
The denial of human rights in North Korea is a terrible injustice that can no longer be ignored.
HRNK has created a 3D model that accurately represents three real prison camps in North Korea. These camps are sites of immense suffering & death. In our interactive display, you can view Onsong, Camp 14, and Kyo-hwa-so No. 12 prison camps.
Seventy-five years ago, on June 25, 1950, Kim Il-sung’s troops invaded South Korea,triggering a fratricidal war that resulted in 2.5 to 3 million military and civilian casualtiesas well as massive internal displacement of the Korean…
Greg Scarlatoiu, President and CEO of HRNK, Testifies at First-Ever UN General Assembly High-Level Plenary Meeting on North Korean Human Rights https://www.manna24.com/single-post/2025/05/24/hrnkpresident-and-ceo-greg-scarlatoiu-testified-at-first-ever-un-high-level-meeting-on-north-korean-human-rights/ Greg Scarlatoiu, President and CEO of the Committee for Human Rights in North…
On May 21, the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK) held a book launch event in Washington, D.C., focusing on the strategic partnership between North Korea and Iran. The book, titled Rogue Allies:…
Successful applicants will undergo a formal interview process before being offered an internship. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis. We strongly recommend that applicants apply at least 3 months prior to their anticipated start date. Internships are typically unpaid, but academic credit is honored. A minimum commitment of 20 working hours per week is preferred. Please upload your documents in the .doc format.
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