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Reframing Human Rights Face to Face with HanVoice
The People’s Museum of North Korea brings the experiences of escapees and everyday North Koreans to life, blending a physical space with digital storytelling. Through this annual pop-up, we are able to tell the story of resillience. Visitors not only learn insights about North Korean human rights but also how they can support HanVoice, alongside the Government of Canada’s, historical pilot program that allows for North Korean refugee families to resettle in Canada. A feat only two other countries are allowed to do.
The first year, 2022, focused on the general human rights issues featuring illustration from North Korean refugee artist, Sun Mu. The following year, we brought to light the ‘Jangmadang Generation’, a grey-market that exist in villages throughout North Korea. PMNK 2023 launched on the evening of Nuit Blanche. 2024’s museum launched in New York City during the UN General Assembly at Korea Society. The special event titled ‘The Story of Divided Families’ drew attention to refugees separated from their loved ones. We took the museum public the same week in downtown NYC, sparking meaningful conversations and action which we hope to continue.
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