Empowering North Korean Exiles with the Skills to Advance Justice

Korea Future provides specialised training for North Korean exiles, equipping them with the knowledge and tools to document human rights violations, preserve evidence, and advocate for accountability. Through survivor-centred and trauma-informed training, we empower exiles to play a leading role in justice efforts by developing expertise in legal documentation, interview techniques, and international accountability mechanisms.

Our training covers key areas such as human rights law, case-building, and engagement with UN bodies, equipping participants with the skills to contribute to legal processes and advocacy initiatives. By working directly with North Korean exiles, we ensure that their voices shape efforts to hold perpetrators accountable and secure justice for victims.

Since 2021, we have worked alongside 178 exiled North Korean women and over 30 global experts to identify barriers to employment in human rights organisations, with our findings published in a report and launch event. We have engaged 160 exiled North Koreans through our workshops, fostering a community of informed advocates and survivors. To date, we have conducted four workshops specifically designed for exiled North Korean human rights investigators, strengthening their documentation and advocacy skills, and held four community consultations to gather diverse perspectives and foster collective solutions. In 2022, we supported a core group of emerging women leaders in the diaspora through a monthly series of human rights workshops, offering opportunities to develop leadership, organisational, and human rights skills.

By building the capacity of North Korean exiles, Korea Future strengthens the movement for justice and accountability, ensuring that survivors and witnesses have the tools to play an active role in exposing violations and advancing legal action.