LiNK Shin Dong-Hyuk
Liberty in North Korean (LiNK) Presents Shin Dong-Hyuk
There are three exciting events happening in the LA/ OC area that I want to share with you for three main reasons: 1) it’s a very unique opportunity; 2) I feel like this will be of some interest to you; and 3) your support could make a difference.
Who
Shin Dong-Hyun (Shin) was born on Nov. 19, 1982 and called the camp home until 2005. While at the camp, Shin endured daily beatings, torture, starvation-level rations, saw forced abortions and even witnessed the public execution of his mother and brother in 1996. Shin described his life of total isolation from the world: “In South Korea, although there is disappointment and sadness, there is also so much joy, happiness and comfort. In Kaechon, I did not even know such emotions existed. The only emotion I ever knew was fear: fear of beatings, fear of starvation, fear of torture and fear of death.”
Articles on Shin:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071030/FOREIGN/110300055/1001&template=printart
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSSEO16870720071029
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1106/p07s01-woap.html
His book: http://book.naver.com/bookdb/book_detail.php?bid=3292618
What
LiNK is hosting a speaking tour for Shin entitled, “Born and Raised in a Concentration Camp,” from Wednesday, April 30 to Wednesday, May 14. Shin will recount his experiences as a North Korean who was born into slavery as a political prisoner in a North Korean concentration camp. Mr. Shin, along with LiNK’s Executive Director Adrian Hong and Deputy Director Hannah Song, will arrive in LA on May 14. For more info: http://www.libertyinnorthkorea.blogspot.com/
Where/ When
UCLA (Westwood), Wed. 5/14, 4:00 - 6:15 PM, Bunche Hall 1209B
Hear Shin’s testimony, watch riveting clips, hear updates from LiNK and ask questions, get answers!
Further details: 405 Hilgard Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90095. [http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/map/directions.htm ]
M-Grill (Koreatown), Wed. 5/14, 8:30PM - 10:30 PM ($20 cover (donation to org.); RSVP necessary. Limited space!)
Come join us for this special after-hours event for your opportunity to meet and speak with Shin more personally, learn more about LiNK, watch film clips, and mingle with other young professionals. Light appetizers will be served. Link to Facebook invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=16668681994
UCI (Irvine) Thurs., 5/15, 8:00 - 9:20 AM, Social Science Lab 228.
Hear Shin’s testimony, watch riveting clips, hear updates from LiNK and ask questions, get answers!
Further details: This public event is during a Conflicts Management in Cross-Cultural Perspective course taught by Prof. Paula Garb (Founder and Co-Director of UCI’s Center for Citizen Peacebuilding: http://www.socsci.uci.edu/~cpb/)
E6 on map: http://today.uci.edu/pdf/uci_07_map_campus.pdf
Why
When will you again be given the opportunity to listen to a survivor of a prison camp who is willing to openly share his story so much so that he will come to you (from Korea)? Seize the opportunity to learn, be educated, and discover ways in which you can take action. Thanks in advance for your attendance and support!
Born and Raised In a Concentration Camp Video