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2025 KACUNS–Ministry of Unification Joint Seminar 2026-01-15 8 |
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Title: Responding to North Korea’s Humanitarian Crisis and International Cooperation: Exploring Sustainable Support Strategies Date & Time: Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 13:30–18:30 Venue: Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Seoul Campus), International Conference Hall (B2-27) Format / Language: In-person/ Korean Participants: Government, international organizations, NGOs, academia, media, and related practitioners The seminar examined North Korea’s prolonged humanitarian crisis and explored how international cooperation can deliver sustainable, effective, and principled support. Discussions also highlighted the importance of multilateral coordination, transparency, and trust in humanitarian assistance. ▶ Opening & Keynote (13:30–14:20) •Opening Remarks: Jae Jeok Park (President, KACUNS) •Congratulatory Remarks: Jongseok Kang (Director-General, Human Rights & Humanitarian Affairs Office, Ministry of Unification) •Welcome Remarks: Daewon Ohn (HUFS) •Keynote: Seung-yul Lee (Northeast Asia Community Culture Foundation) ▶ Session 1 (14:30–15:45) — The Present and Future of Humanitarian Assistance to North Korea: International Cooperation and Implementation Strategies •Chair: Daewon Ohn (HUFS) •Presenters: Sohee Hwang (Yonsei University); Jiyoung Kim (Soongsil University); Jinyoung Lee (Jeonbuk National University) •Discussants: Youngchul Cho (Kangwon National University); Woochul Kang (Eximbank of Korea); Hyunjin Choi (Kyung Hee University) ▶ Session 2 (16:00–17:15) — Humanitarian Conditions on the Korean Peninsula and International Solidarity •Chair: Juseong Lee (Secretary-General, Bukminhyup) •Presenters: Hyojung Kim (Kyung Hee University); Chunheung Mo (Hanyang University); Sungchul Kang (Soongsil University) •Discussants: Junmo Lee (Concern Worldwide); Sangseob Ha (Yonsei University); Kyungseok Lee (Incheon National University) ▶ Roundtable (17:30–18:30) — Sustainable Humanitarian Cooperation: Strategies and Partnerships for Supporting North Korea •Chair: Suk-Hoon Hong (Changwon National University) •Participants: Emma Campbell (Médecins Sans Frontières); Seongeun Kim (UN ESCAP); Hansol Jang (World Vision); Sangyoung Hong (Korea Sharing Movement) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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