The 2024 International Dialogue on North
Korean Human Rights slated for expansion to strengthen international
solidarity and cooperation
January 9, 2024
In 2024, the Ministry of Unification is set to host the 2024
International Dialogue on North Korean Human Rights with the goal of
broadening discussions and fostering communication and cooperation on
North Korean human rights together with the international community.
The Ministry of Unification has been organizing the International
Dialogue on North Korean Human Rights annually in Seoul since 2022,
inviting prominent figures from both domestic and international arenas
to engage in in-depth discussions on North Korean human rights. Each
year, the dialogue attracted approximately 100 citizens, and was
broadcast live on YouTube.
With growing emphasis on the necessity for international solidarity
and cooperation to improve North Korean human rights, the 2024
International Dialogue on North Korean Human Rights is slated for
expansion. This year’s dialogue will be held in two sessions overseas
— at Washington, D.C. in June and at Geneva, Switzerland in November —
providing an opportunity to closely communicate with the international community.
The June event aims to serve as an opportunity to disseminate the
realities of North Korean human rights to the international community
in line with the publication of Korean and English versions of the
2024 North Korean Human Rights Report set to add momentum. The
November session will focus on consolidating the voice of the
international community, calling for the improvement of North Korean
human rights in Geneva, the hub of international human rights
activities, including the UN Human Rights Council.
The Unification Ministry will invite both domestic and international
experts on North Korean human rights and create a platform where the
North Korean human rights issue can be discussed from diverse
perspectives. The Ministry will also provide a platform for domestic
and international private organizations to share their experiences and
facilitate mutual exchange.
The Ministry of Unification will persist in its efforts to raise
awareness and garner interest in North Korean human rights within the
international community.
* Unofficial translation
