Kim Sung-uk (Korean: 김성욱) is a South Korean journalist, political commentator, and North Korean human rights activist. As the president of the Korea Liberty Union and Jesus Wave Ministry, Kim has done work in educating the South Korean public, especially its youth, about North Korean human rights through lectures, books, and various public events. He has also appeared as a panelist on Korean TV networks Channel A and TV Chosun, where he discussed South Korean political issues and North Korean human rights.
Kim Sung-uk is the president of Korea Liberty Union and Jesus Wave Ministry, South Korean organizations dedicated to policy analysis and research regarding North Korean issues, especially North Korean nuclear weapons and human rights issues. Through those organizations, he has focused on educating the South Korean public about the North Korean human rights crisis, especially its youth.[4][5]
In addition, he has done many lectures at various churches, academic institutions (such as at the Heavenly Dream School) military bases, and others. He especially argues that engaging the North Korean regime is fundamentally flawed, due to the determination the North Korean elites have to preserve the regime.[6] He also opposes humanitarian aid towards the North Korean regime in favor of sanctions, as he claims that most of the humanitarian aid that goes towards North Korea flow towards the regime.[7] For that, he has received criticism from left-wing commentators in Korea who advocate engagement with North Korea.[8]
He also holds trans-denominational Christian prayer meetings involving a lecture and prayer sessions for the North Korean people.[4]
North Korean Human Rights Activism
SAGE Korea
In 2011, for the purpose of educating the South Korean youth about North Korean human rights issues, he formed an organization at Handong University part of the Korea Liberty Union, SAGE Korea, that has done various events regarding North Korean human rights issues. The organization, under his leadership and with the help of the Handong University students, holds exhibits at various parts of Korea regarding North Korea's concentration camps. Those events featured testimonials with Q&A sessions involving escapees from those camps, and lectures from Kim about the reality of the North Korean human rights abuses.[9] In addition, there is a photo exhibit with drawings from those survivors illustrating the situations they have gone through in the camp.[10][11] Those exhibits features Q&A sessions involving escapees from those camps, The goal of those events are for spreading awareness regarding North Korea's political prisoner camps and to pass a comprehensive North Korean human rights law at the Korean national assembly.[12]
Rescue of Shin Suk-ja
In 2011, Kim helped organize a campaign for the release of Shin Suk-ja, and her daughters, South Korean citizens who were imprisoned in Yoduk Concentration Camp after visiting North Korea in 1985. The event, which was held in Tongyeong, her hometown, was held in commemoration of 100,000 signatures calling for their release. Kim held a special lecture informing the audience about the reality of North Korea's human rights and calling for the abolishment of North Korea's concentration camps.[13] As part of SAGE Korea, Kim has also held another event in July 2011, again calling for their release.[14]
Publications
Kim has published 13 books regarding various issues in the Korean Peninsula.[2] These include the Korean Communism Report (대한민국 적화보고서), published in 2006, Preoccupy North Korea, published in 2010 (북한을 선점하라), History Making, published in 2013, and Kim Jong-un Will Perish Like This, published in 2014 (김정은 이렇게 망한다).[15][16]
Korean Communism Report
His first work that led to his acknowledgment around Korea was the Korean Communism Report, published in 2006 (대한민국 적화보고서) where he described the dangers of engagement and economic aid to North Korea, claiming that those types of aid only benefit the North Korean regime.[17] He also discussed the vulnerabilities of the South Korean political system to a federation with North Korea, in which North Korea gradually takes over the Korean political system.[18]
South Korea's Identity Series
Kim was one of the editors for the 2014 book series: South Korea's Identity Series (대한민국 정채성 총서), published by the book company Baeknyeondongan. The series attempted to provide a complete overview of South Korea's identity, both past, present, and future. He has published a book, Kim Jong-un Will Perish Like This, as part of that series, where he discussed the possible ways the Kim Jong-un regime could fall and how South Korea could unify the peninsula.[19]
Work on TV
Kim has been a panelist at the 'Returned Sniper' TV program on the Korean TV channel TV Chosun, which aired from 2013 to 2015.[20] It was a daily live political commentary TV show, in which the commentators would discuss recent political issues in South and North Korea. Most of the commentators (including Kim) would have conservative political views on current issues in North and South Korean politics.[21][22] Also, Kim has appeared on Channel A as a panelist on its news programs, where he held conservative issues on Korean politics, such as arguing for the shutdown of the Kaesong Industrial Complex. He has debated left-wing commentators in issues relating to North Korea and South Korean domestic issues.[23]
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In this Korean name the family name is Kim Kim Sung uk Korean 김성욱 is a South Korean journalist political commentator and North Korean human rights activist As the president of the Korea Liberty Union and Jesus Wave Ministry Kim has done work in educating the South Korean public especially its youth about North Korean human rights through lectures books and various public events He has also appeared as a panelist on Korean TV networks Channel A and TV Chosun where he discussed South Korean political issues and North Korean human rights Kim Sung ukKim Sung uk in 2019Born 1971 02 11 11 February 1971 age 52 Seoul Republic of KoreaEducationYonsei UniversityOccupation s Journalist Political Commentator Human Rights ActivistYears active2006 presentKorean nameHangul김성욱Hanja金成昱Revised RomanizationGim SeongukMcCune ReischauerKim SŏngukWebsitelibertyherald wbr co wbr kr Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Professional work 2 1 Korea Liberty Union amp Jesus Wave Ministry 3 North Korean Human Rights Activism 3 1 SAGE Korea 3 2 Rescue of Shin Suk ja 4 Publications 4 1 Korean Communism Report 4 2 South Korea s Identity Series 5 Work on TV 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksEarly life and education EditKim was born on February 11 1971 in Seoul South Korea He attended Yonsei University where he received a Bachelor of Laws a Master of Laws and completed coursework for a PhD in international law He also holds a degree from the Faith International University in Tacoma Washington 1 2 3 Professional work EditKorea Liberty Union amp Jesus Wave Ministry Edit Kim Sung uk is the president of Korea Liberty Union and Jesus Wave Ministry South Korean organizations dedicated to policy analysis and research regarding North Korean issues especially North Korean nuclear weapons and human rights issues Through those organizations he has focused on educating the South Korean public about the North Korean human rights crisis especially its youth 4 5 In addition he has done many lectures at various churches academic institutions such as at the Heavenly Dream School military bases and others He especially argues that engaging the North Korean regime is fundamentally flawed due to the determination the North Korean elites have to preserve the regime 6 He also opposes humanitarian aid towards the North Korean regime in favor of sanctions as he claims that most of the humanitarian aid that goes towards North Korea flow towards the regime 7 For that he has received criticism from left wing commentators in Korea who advocate engagement with North Korea 8 He also holds trans denominational Christian prayer meetings involving a lecture and prayer sessions for the North Korean people 4 North Korean Human Rights Activism EditSAGE Korea Edit In 2011 for the purpose of educating the South Korean youth about North Korean human rights issues he formed an organization at Handong University part of the Korea Liberty Union SAGE Korea that has done various events regarding North Korean human rights issues The organization under his leadership and with the help of the Handong University students holds exhibits at various parts of Korea regarding North Korea s concentration camps Those events featured testimonials with Q amp A sessions involving escapees from those camps and lectures from Kim about the reality of the North Korean human rights abuses 9 In addition there is a photo exhibit with drawings from those survivors illustrating the situations they have gone through in the camp 10 11 Those exhibits features Q amp A sessions involving escapees from those camps The goal of those events are for spreading awareness regarding North Korea s political prisoner camps and to pass a comprehensive North Korean human rights law at the Korean national assembly 12 Rescue of Shin Suk ja Edit In 2011 Kim helped organize a campaign for the release of Shin Suk ja and her daughters South Korean citizens who were imprisoned in Yoduk Concentration Camp after visiting North Korea in 1985 The event which was held in Tongyeong her hometown was held in commemoration of 100 000 signatures calling for their release Kim held a special lecture informing the audience about the reality of North Korea s human rights and calling for the abolishment of North Korea s concentration camps 13 As part of SAGE Korea Kim has also held another event in July 2011 again calling for their release 14 Publications EditKim has published 13 books regarding various issues in the Korean Peninsula 2 These include the Korean Communism Report 대한민국 적화보고서 published in 2006 Preoccupy North Korea published in 2010 북한을 선점하라 History Making published in 2013 and Kim Jong un Will Perish Like This published in 2014 김정은 이렇게 망한다 15 16 Korean Communism Report Edit His first work that led to his acknowledgment around Korea was the Korean Communism Report published in 2006 대한민국 적화보고서 where he described the dangers of engagement and economic aid to North Korea claiming that those types of aid only benefit the North Korean regime 17 He also discussed the vulnerabilities of the South Korean political system to a federation with North Korea in which North Korea gradually takes over the Korean political system 18 South Korea s Identity Series Edit Kim was one of the editors for the 2014 book series South Korea s Identity Series 대한민국 정채성 총서 published by the book company Baeknyeondongan The series attempted to provide a complete overview of South Korea s identity both past present and future He has published a book Kim Jong un Will Perish Like This as part of that series where he discussed the possible ways the Kim Jong un regime could fall and how South Korea could unify the peninsula 19 Work on TV EditKim has been a panelist at the Returned Sniper TV program on the Korean TV channel TV Chosun which aired from 2013 to 2015 20 It was a daily live political commentary TV show in which the commentators would discuss recent political issues in South and North Korea Most of the commentators including Kim would have conservative political views on current issues in North and South Korean politics 21 22 Also Kim has appeared on Channel A as a panelist on its news programs where he held conservative issues on Korean politics such as arguing for the shutdown of the Kaesong Industrial Complex He has debated left wing commentators in issues relating to North Korea and South Korean domestic issues 23 See also EditHuman rights in North KoreaReferences Edit 리버티헤럴드 libertyherald co kr libertyherald co kr Retrieved 1 May 2019 a b 춘천홀리클럽 특별강연 강원일보 홈페이지 22 May 2018 Retrieved 12 September 2019 Kim Sung uk 2014 Kim Jong un Will Perish Like This 김정은 이렇게 망한다 In Korean Baeknyeondongan pp About the Author Preface a b 기도의 샘 샤론센터 김성욱 대표 초청 초교파 기도회 미주 종교신문1위 기독일보 in Korean 29 May 2019 Retrieved 12 September 2019 자유 통일 궁금한 대학생들 콘서트에 가면 답이 있다 For college students passionate about freedom the answer is at the concert hall 뉴데일리 New Daily 9 February 2014 Retrieved 20 July 2019 앞으로의 북한 김성욱 기자에게 묻다 Journalist Sung Uk Kim on the future of North Korea nk chosun com Retrieved 7 April 2019 기고 리버티 헤럴드 김성욱 기자 Journalist Sung Uk Kim of Liberty Herald 미주 종교신문1위 기독일보 in Korean 21 November 2010 Retrieved 12 July 2019 크리스천투데이 12 September 2012 TV조선 김성욱 장성민 대담 파문 논객들 장씨 퇴출 요구 Sung Uk Kim and Jang Sung Min criticized after latest remarks 종교신문 1위 크리스천투데이 Christian Today the premier religious newspaper in Korea Retrieved 20 July 2019 sage 위키기자 대학생들이 여는 전시회 북한 정치범 수용소의 모든 것 위키트리 in Korean Retrieved 12 September 2019 그곳엔 사랑이 없다 북한 수용소 전시회 대성황 뉴데일리 9 February 2011 Retrieved 12 September 2019 신지호 북한 주민들의 인권 실태 알고 있나 뉴데일리 11 April 2011 Retrieved 12 September 2019 북한민주화네트워크 www nknet org Retrieved 12 September 2019 통영딸 신숙자씨 모녀 구출촉구 시민대회 m hansannews com in Korean 23 October 2011 Retrieved 27 August 2019 혜원 규원 구출 UN청원 운동 30일 문호아트홀서 음악회 news kmib co kr in Korean 26 July 2011 Retrieved 12 September 2019 알라딘 김성욱 www aladin co kr Retrieved 7 April 2019 김성욱 신간 History Making 거룩한 대한민국의 회복과 북한 재건 블루투데이 www bluetoday net in Korean Retrieved 29 August 2019 대한민국 적화보고서를 다시 본다 Taking another look at the Korean Communism Report www chogabje com Retrieved 1 August 2019 대한민국 적화보고서 젊은 김성욱 기자의 3년 추적 The Korean Communism Report Journalist Sung Uk Kim s 3 year long investigation aladin Retrieved 7 April 2019 김보경 26 June 2014 대한민국 정체성 총서 연합뉴스 in Korean Retrieved 12 September 2019 TV CHOSUN www tvchosun com Retrieved 7 April 2019 ch19 TV조선 투데이 돌아온 저격수다 TV Chosun The Returned Sniper news chosun com in Korean 1 November 2013 Retrieved 1 August 2019 TV조선 돌아온 저격수다 다음주부터 방영 TV Chosun s Returned Sniper airing next week www mediawatch kr in Korean Retrieved 1 August 2019 뉴스 와이드 토크배틀 강vs강 北 개성공단 폐쇄 김성욱 양무진 NewsWide Debate Kim sung uk and Yang mu jun on the Kaesong Industrial Complex Channel A Archived from the original on 7 April 2013 External links EditLiberty Herald Facebook YouTubePortals North Korea South Korea Biography Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kim Sung uk amp oldid 1138970699, 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