The seminar, held on 27 November at the Hyatt Regency, discussed EU-North Korea relations and the way forward.
Solomon Passy, Andrey Kovachev and N. Ambassador of Korea to Bulgaria Jongin Bae opened the discussion to address the pressing issues related to human rights violations and the humanitarian situation in Korea. The discussions shed light on the critical need for global attention and a common European approach and action. The event is with the cooperation of the Embassy of Republic of Korea in Bulgaria in Republic of Bulgaria.

In an emotional speech, we had the honour of witnessing the inspiring journey of Kang Chun-hyeok, a North Korean defector turned artist and rapper. His harrowing experiences – from his father’s imprisonment to escaping starvation and finding freedom – were shared with the audience. The result of live painting with him and Dr. Passy was a powerful image of a family in chains, symbolizing the depth of terror exercised by the regime.

The second panel delved into the complex realm of geopolitics, examining EU policy towards North Korea and future directions in the face of Russia. Thorsten Geisler explained North Korea’s military power, drawing a comparison with South Korea.