The Board of Directors of the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK) is comprised of distinguished experts and advocates dedicated to exposing and addressing the severe human rights abuses perpetrated by the North Korean regime. With a focus on raising global awareness, advocating for victims, and promoting accountability, the Board provides strategic guidance and oversight to HRNK's mission.
Co-Chair
Co-Chair
Co-Vice-Chair
Co-Vice-Chair
Treasurer
Co-Chair Emeritus
Senior Fellow, The Century Foundation
Partner, Co-Chair, Healthcare Practice, Foley Hoag LLP
Associate Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, LA
Senior Fellow in the Future of Diplomacy Project, Harvard University JFK Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
Henry Wendt Chair in Political Economy at the American Enterprise Institute
President, Kahng Foundation
Former U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues
Dean, Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) Yonsei University
Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Former Assistant Secretary for East Asia, Department of State, Ambassador to China, Director of State, Department Policy Planning Staff
Vice President, Center for Asia Pacific Strategy
Peterson Institute
Former professor of Korean history and film, Cornell University
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer (Emeritus), Cypress International
Canada
Australia
Czech Republic
Germany
Hungary
Japan
Lithuania
Mongolia
Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea
Russia
Serbia
Slovakia
Sweden
Thailand
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United States
United States
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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