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We cherish the human rights of North Korean residents, aspire to the democratization of North Korean society, and dream of the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula.

2025 International Advocacy Campaign for North Korean Human Rights by North-South Youth and University Students

a. Purpose
The purpose of this project is to foster international exchanges and networks among North and South Korean youth and university students to advocate for North Korean human rights and unification. It aims to create a shared platform for mutual understanding and solidarity among youth and university students on a global scale.
b. Project Details
A global advocacy program focusing on North Korean human rights will be held in various countries, including Kazakhstan, Turkey, Australia, and New Zealand, with the participation of North and South Korean youth and university students.
c. Implementation
Project Name
2025 International Advocacy Campaign for North Korean Human Rights
Dates
2025년 6월~10월
장 소
June 2025: Campaign events in Kazakhstan (Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, etc.) and Turkey (Ankara University, etc.)
July 2025: Campaign events in Japan (Hiroshima University, Kobe Gakuin University)
October 2025: Campaign events in Australia (University of Sydney) and New Zealand (University of Auckland)
Format
Freedom forums led by university students discussing North Korean human rights issues.
Organizer
Youth Forum of North Korea Democratization
d. Future Plans
This project aims to empower North and South Korean youth and university students with the sense of responsibility and leadership as key advocates for North Korean human rights and future unification efforts.
e. Budget Overview
사업명
북한 인권증진 남,북 청년대학생 해외 홍보캠페인
Expense Category Amount (KRW) Details
Total 28,220,000 Annual one-time budget
Transportation 15,000,000 Based on 20 participants using air travel
Accommodation 9,720,000 Based on 2 nights for 20 participants
Meals 2,500,000 Based on 7 meals for 20 participants
Event Preparation Costs 1,000,000 Annual estimate

2025 North Korean Children and Youth Rights Promotion Seoul International Youth English Speech Contest

a. Purpose
The project aims to establish an international network for youth collaboration to address North Korean children and youth rights issues and to propose a paradigm for unification-era youth solidarity.
b. Project Details
South and North Korean youth, along with international students, will gather in 2025 for the Seoul International Youth English Speech Contest to discuss post-2000 North Korean children and youth rights issues.
c. Implementation
Project Name
2025 North Korean Children and Youth Rights Promotion Seoul International Youth English Speech Contest
Date
June 8, 2025 (Thursday: Unification Day)
Location
Olympia Hall, Olympic Parktel, Seoul (1st Floor)
Program
Part 1: Opening Ceremony (Keynote Speech by Former Minister Hong Yong-pyo)
Part 2: Screening of the documentary “Unification, Hope for the Children”
Part 3: Panel discussion on North Korean defectors and children's rights
Part 4: English Speech Contest
 Categories:
  ▶ Category 1: Anti-personnel landmines and the rights of North Korean youth (based on international conventions, UNCRC)
  ▶ Category 2: The rights of North Korean youth in state care (UNCRC)
  ▶ Category 3: Rights of North Korean youth at school and in education (UNCRC)
  ▶ Category 4: Rights of Vulnerable Youth in North Korea (UNCRC)
  ▶ Category 5: Rights protection for North Korean children defectors (UNCRC)
  ▶ Category 6: North Korean youth labor rights (ILO Conventions)
Organizer
North Korean Democracy Youth and Student Forum
Sponsor
Unification Dream Volunteer Corps
d. Future Plans
The forum seeks to propose practical solutions for promoting North Korean children and youth rights and to equip youth leaders as key contributors to a unified Korea’s policy initiatives.
e. Budget Overview
사업명
2025 북한 아동, 청소년 인권증진 청소년 웅변대회
Category Amount (KRW) Details
Total 13,010,000 Annual Event Estimate
Judges 900,000 3 Judges × 300,000 KRW
Lecture Fees 1,000,000 5 Lecturers × 200,000 KRW
Venue Rental 6,160,000 1 Hour × 1,130,000 KRW × 5 Hours
Banner 300,000 1 Large Banner
Materials 2,000,000 250 Copies × 8,000 KRW
Posters 350,000 100 Posters × A2–A5
Promotional Videos 300,000 15-minute video
Participant Meals 1,000,000 100 Participants × 10,000 KRW
Event Preparation Costs 1,000,000 Annual Estimate (YFNKD)