Jihyun Park

North Korean Dissident & Human Rights Advocate

Jihyun Park is a civic activist and prominent dissident from North Korea. Having escaped the regime not once, but twice, she has become a powerful advocate for North Korean women enduring unimaginable hardships and crimes against humanity. Her journey is chronicled in The Hard Road Out, highlighting her unwavering commitment to raising awareness of these injustices despite personal risks. Her work has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the NatWest Chairman’s Award (2018), the Amnesty Brave Award (2020), The Times Hero Award (2021), and as a finalist for the GG2 Leadership & Diversity Award (2023)

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