What is LiNK?

LIBERTY IN NORTH KOREA

LiNK stands for Liberty in North Korea. We are a non-profit, non-partisan, non-ethnic and non-religious group formed in pursuit of the following mission statement:

• To educate the world about North Korea
• To advocate for human rights, political and religious freedom, and humanitarian aid for North Korea
• To protect the North Korean people where they can be reached
• To empower citizens of the world to take effective action and make a difference
• To bring together and support existing NGOs and other organizations working to achieve the same ends
• To tell the world the truth

A VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS

As a leading organization working on North Korean human rights, LiNK speaks up for the North Korean people all over the world, whether they are suffering in concentration camps within the nation, or toiling away in factories and sweatshops in Eastern Europe. Their rights are of the utmost priority.

KNOWLEDGE

LiNK’s staff spend weeks investigating and working in the field, in places like China, Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia. Information is gathered from refugees, NGOs, government agencies and aid organizations, for the purpose of dissemination and to paint an overall picture of important priorities.

PROTECTION

LiNK supports many field workers permanently posted overseas in crisis trouble spots, gathering information and working to protect North Koreans where they are. They are LiNK’s eyes and ears on the ground, working to identify and address needs quickly, delivering support and aid from LiNK to the refugees that need them, and protecting them from authorities seeking to exploit or repatriate them in violation of international conventions and standards.

INDEPENDENCE

LiNK is a non-partisan, non-profit, non-religious and non-ethnic organization, whose mission is solely human rights in North Korea. LiNK relies completely on private donations, and does not accept funding from governments or political parties. As such, the organization has full independence and flexibility in its policies and is empowered to make objective and impartial recommendations.