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Human Rights and North Korean Defectors Support Standing Committee, a Field-oriented Standing Committee to Improve Human Rights in North Korea and Support Defectors' Resettlement," "Practical Policy Proposals and Activities for Customized Support for Defectors' Life Cycle
The Human Rights and North Korean Defectors Support Standing Committee (Chairperson Lee Jung-hoon, Secretary Kim Dong-soo) is a standing committee newly established in the 21st-term PUAC. It aims to make practical contributions to the urgent tasks of improving human rights in North Korea and supporting the resettlement of North Korean defectors. The 55 standing committee members include experts on North Korean human rights and North Korean refugees, and activists from various regions. The Committee holds statutory meetings to improve North Korean human rights and make policy proposals. It also held six special activities to reflect the voices of the field into policy.
05-15-2025
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‘Talented Overseas Koreans Unite in Public Diplomacy for Unification, Discuss Building Global Solidarity for Peace on the Korean Peninsula,’ PUAC Holds 2025 Global Strategy Special Committee Conference
The Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (Executive Vice-chairperson Kim Kwan-yong, Secretary General Tae Yong-ho) held the “2025 Global Strategy Special Committee Conference” from April 23 to 25 at the Ginzanso Hotel in Tokyo. The conference aimed to build global solidarity for the peaceful unification of the Korean Peninsula. It brought together more than 40 PUAC members from 14 countries around the world and dignitaries. The conference discussed topics such as strengthening cooperation between South Korea and Japan, expanding public diplomacy on unification, and expanding global networks. It also shared examples of public diplomacy on unification from various countries.
04-23-2025
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Southern Southeast Asian Chapter Hosts March 1st Day Event in Indonesia; Speech Event for Descendants of Independence Patriots Comes to Successful Close
An event marking the 106th anniversary of the March 1st Day that commemorates the independence of the Republic of Korea was held at the Korean Embassy in Indonesia on March 1, 2025. The event brought together nine key figures, including Chapter Head Lee Se-ho. PUAC member Choi Tae-rip delivered a speech as a descendant of independence patriots. His message honoring the sacrifices and dedication of independence activists touched the hearts of the participants. "It is our responsibility to not forget the value of independence that our ancestors sacrificed their lives to protect, and inherit it as descendants," Choi said in the speech. "We must continue to cherish the will of those who have devoted themselves to freedom and peace of the Republic of Korea." Participants agreed with Choi's speech, and pledged to work for the development of the Republic of Korea and the unity of the Korean community.
03-01-2025
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About the 21st Overseas Municipal Chapters
MoreThe 21st Council members : 21,984 in total
More- 66.7%
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Council members 4,038