We are thrilled to share with you the heartfelt journey and resounding success of the recent HanVoice Chapters Tour titled "What Would You Ask North Korean Escapees?". Learn more about our 5 day journey ...

HanVoice is inviting university students to participate in a unique and eye-opening series of events—the HanVoice Chapters Tour. From September 30 to October 4th, our journey will take us to London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Vancouver, aligning with the dynamic university chapters that have been pivotal in raising awareness.

For the first time ever, a country opened its doors to North Korean refugees through private sponsorship. Canada is now one of three countries that accepts North Koreans.

HanVoice is pleased to announce changes to its leadership that will ensure a strong and stable future for the organization, both in Canada and internationally..

HanVoice’s second exhibition, People’s Museum of North Korea: Jangmadang, wrapped with record numbers. Over 5,000 visitors. More than 600 postcard messages penned, and $25,000 raised.

HanVoice is coordinating the design and implementation of a multiyear advocacy platform and strategy to strengthen international justice and accountability measures as part of the implementation and follow-up of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea report’s findings and recommendations.

HanVoice announces the return of its award-winning exhibit, "The People’s Museum of North Korea,” an official feature at Nuit Blanche. HanVoice has recreated an immersive North Korean marketplace at Stackt Market. The exhibit offers powerful stories from North Korean millennials about daily life in North Korea’s markets.

Potato Pride tells stories about people’s lives that we wouldn’t otherwise hear. At first glance, the story of Potato Pride seems benign, maybe even a little bizarre, but digging into this story reveals a tragedy that unfolded across a half-decade. 

HanVoice joins 34 organizations in urging Permanent Representatives to support the resolution on the DPRK to renew the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the DPRK and the strengthened capacity of the OHCHR regarding accountability in North Korea.

HanVoice joins 73 organizations and individuals in urging the UN Security Council Member States to resume discussions of North Korean human rights in its official agenda.

HanVoice announced today the appointment of Ambassador David Slinn and Professor Sandra Fahy to its board.

The United Nations defines refugees as “people who have fled war, violence, conflict or persecution and have crossed an international border to find safety in another country.” But what happens after refugees find a safe haven in another place? 

In its most recent Voluntary National Review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), North Korea claimed that “the DPRK has achieved gender equality [a] long time ago.” But how do North Korea’s own claims about gender equality hold up against reality?

The numbers for the People's Museum of North Korea: Over 3,500 visitors. Over 2,000 emails. Nearly $20,000 raised. Over 2.5 million engaged online.

As part of a 32-month strategic partnership, Northpine Foundation has committed to an initial $200,000 investment in HanVoice’s historic refugee program.

What’s behind North Korea’s ongoing economic crisis? And what does it mean for North Koreans inside the country and for those trying to flee?