Stand for the Freedom, Human Rights, and Dignity of the North Korean People
UPCOMING EVENTS
In Washington D.C.
Every Tuesday 11 am – 1 pm until the Olympics: Take A Stand for North Korean Refugees in China: Every Tuesday from 11 am – 1 pm at the Chinese Embassy, 2300 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC, please join North Korea Freedom Coalition Vice-Chairman Pastor Heemoon Lee and Pastor Young Kuol Park who are spearheading the efforts here on behalf of the KCC’s ”Let My People Go Campaign” For more information contact: Pastor Lee at heemoonlee@hotmail.com
Also note: Chicago, Los Angeles, Houston, San Francisco, New York – KCC is planning events this summer at all Chinese consulates up until the Olympics, contact Sam Kim at skim@kccnk.org
July 16: Press Conference: National Press Club for those Jailed in China/Release of Letter to Bush –
Please note that date as more details to follow
July 17: 12-1:30 pm Freedom House and Falun Gong Rally to Stop China’s Persecution: Upper Senate Park on Capitol Hill (across from Russell Senate Office Building at Constitution and Delaware) Former jailed humanitarian worker, Steve Kim reported that among the many prisoners he met in China’s detention centers, the largest number after North Korean refugees were Falun Gong practitioners. Simply for exercising the fundamental right of freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, the Falun Gong are on the frontlines of persecution in China ever since the Chinese Communist Party began a campaign of suppression and persecution against them. This rally is a chance to stand with them and show support – be sure to wear T-shirts on behalf of the North Korea refugees if you can participate in solidarity!
In Europe:
June 30-July 15: European Bike Campaign to Stop China’s Rights Abuses of the North Korean Refugees Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland, and England are among the stops of this project organized by the 444 Campaign and currently underway in Belgium (Willy Fautre and Human Rights Without Frontiers is hosting the group and events right now). A group of 65 human rights activists from South Korea are cycling through Europe to protest China’s brutality against the North Korean refugees and highlight this human rights tragedy. If you can join or help in Europe, contact JiHye Park for more information at justice4nk@gmail.com or call : 82 10 9099 7323
Worldwide:
July 27: Worldwide Day of Fasting and Prayer for North Korea: Robert Park is once again spearheading a global day of fasting and prayer for North Korea that is being held on July 27, the 55th anniversary of the Korean War armistice and creation of the Demilitarized Zone. The day of fasting and prayer is being supported by the Global Day of Prayer, Open Doors and the North Korea Freedom Coalition. To join and for further information email: letjusticerolldownlikewaters@gmail.com
PROJECTS NEEDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT
(100% of donation goes to the project!)
Balloon Launches in to North Korea - Also Helps Free Market!: The DPRK continues to protest vigorously about the pamphlets of information that are being dropped via balloon into North Korea by North Korean defectors. The launches contain pamphlets of true information from the defectors living in freedom in South Korea to those enslaved by Kim Jong-il and, when financially possible, $1 US bills which can feed a North Korean family of four for a week, and helps boost the market (a great stimulus package for the free market!). If you can help finance a launch (approximately $1000 plus US $1 bills), please contact me at skswm@aol.com
ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE RIGHT NOW!
Former Secretary of State of Canada David Kilgour will be in Washington, D.C. around July 17 – 19 (may potentially extend to July 21-22 if needed) for the rally on July 17, if you are interested in hosting an event or helping organize an event for him, please contact Janice Trey at janicetrey@edoors.com
“No to De-List of North Korea as a Terrorist State:” ReACH (Rescuing Abductees Center for Hope)
asks that you add your voice by sending this message via email to the President of the USA and (for American citizens), your own elected officials: NO to De-list of North Korea as a Terrorist State President comments@whitehouse.gov
Your Senator: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
Your Congressperson: http://www.congress.org/congressorg/directory/congdir.tt
asks that you add your voice by sending this message via email to the President of the USA and (for American citizens), your own elected officials: NO to De-list of North Korea as a Terrorist State President comments@whitehouse.gov
Your Senator: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
Your Congressperson: http://www.congress.org/congressorg/directory/congdir.tt
Order for your Summer Reading: I’ll Cross the River a powerful story by Hope Flinchbaugh of what is happening to the North Korean people can be ordered on line at ww.northkoreafreedom.wetpaint.com or by calling 1-800-871-7963.
Letters From America to the North Korean People: If you have a message you want to send to the North Korean people, now is your chance. We are collecting messages to be broadcast via Free North Korea Radio. Messages should be personal (from the heart) and include your full name and town and state where you live. Letters should be short 1/2 to 1 page is fine and remember that the audience is the North Korean people who will not be familiar with a lot of terms we take for granted. If you are interested in this project, please email skswm@aol.com
Rescue North Korean Women from Trafficking: 318 Partners led by Steve Kim needs financial support for the rescue of North Korean women who are victims of trafficking. Already, rescues are underway but resources are desperately needed. Please contact Steve Kim at 318 Partners at ,
if you can help save a life from victimization!
