North Korea
North Korea is the world’s only dictatorship worshipped as dynasty and deity. It has one of the worst human rights records in the world.
In a country in which those who speak out are severely punished, the information the world hears does not reflect the true gravity of the situation. Citizens must give unswerving obedience to the regime and those who dissent face severe punishment, including imprisonment in labour camps. This, coupled with the chronic food shortages, forces many to flee the country, despite the grave perils which face them if caught.
The persecution of religious believers in North Korea ranks as one of the worst in the world.
Religious persecution has wiped out virtually all religious believers. Christianity has been described by defectors as public enemy number one. Any Christian discovered will be sent to prison camps where they can face execution.
Most North Koreans have never heard met a Christian or seen a church or Bible. North Koreans are brought up to believe that Christians are deranged and often only know them by the term ‘crazy people’.
With a new leadership comes the hope that the regime will stop the violent oppression of its people.
Latest news
New song marks North Korea Freedom Week 29/04/2013
Press update: North Korea Commission of Inquiry, Iran prisoners and minority rights in Burma 25/04/2013
North Korea: UN Human Rights Council approves groundbreaking inquiry 21/03/2013
NORTH KOREA: Could a Commission of Inquiry finally be a reality? 29/01/2013
North Korea: CSW welcomes support of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for international inquiry 15/01/2013
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Response magazine
In-depth: North Korea’s human rights milestone 01/06/2013
Opening eyes in Westminster 01/01/2012
Country profile: Years of prayer and advocacy produce flickers of light in the darkness of North Korea 01/01/2011
CSW breakthrough with European Parliament human rights presentation 01/05/2010
Turning a blind eye to tyranny? 01/03/2009
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Prayer diary
Pray for North Korea 23/06/2013
NORTH KOREA 22/01/2012
NORTH KOREA 15/01/2012
North Korea 23/01/2011
North Korea 16/01/2011
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Press releases
New song marks North Korea Freedom Week 29/04/2013
North Korea: UN Human Rights Council approves groundbreaking inquiry 21/03/2013
UK Parliamentarians call for UN Commission of Inquiry into Crimes against Humanity in North Korea 22/01/2013
North Korea: CSW welcomes support of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for international inquiry 15/01/2013
ICNK: Delegation visiting EU nations to seek support 07/06/2012
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Reports
North Korea - Case to Answer - A Call to Act 20/06/2007
