Liberty in North Korea

History

• 1910: Japan colonizes Korea which still creates tension between the two countries today 1945: After WWII USSR and USA divide Korea into North and South territories 1948: Leaders of both North and South Korea declare jurisdiction over the entire country 1950: North Korea starts a war with South Korea 1953: Armistice is signed and the demilitarized zone is created which separates families to this day

Continued...

• Economy has been declining ever since and there are strict regulations on border control so there are no people coming in or going out

Fast Facts About NK

• Leader: Kim Jong Un
• Government: Communist
• Capital: Pyongyang
• Between 150,000 and 200,000 North Koreans live in prison camps
• Completely cut off from all forms of communication.....almost.

LiNK

• NGO
• Guiding North Korean refugees to safety
• Educating them on modern society
• People Over Politics
• Over 400 Refugees have been rescued

NK in the News

• Reunions Between the Two Koreas from October 20-26
• 100 Families
• 10 Hour Long Visits
• 67 Years of Catching Up