CLEAN : North Korea rights investigator recounts

The video discusses the importance of public hearings on North Korea's human rights violations, focusing on testimonies about hunger, escape attempts, and the harsh conditions in political prisons. It highlights the generational incarceration policy and the treatment of women, including forced abortions. The video concludes with a call for international re-engagement on these longstanding issues.

Why were public hearings deemed necessary in New York regarding North Korea?

• To discuss trade agreements

• To promote tourism in North Korea

• Due to North Korea's refusal to allow entry

• To celebrate North Korea's achievements

What was a common theme in the testimonies about living conditions in North Korea?

• Abundance of food

• High employment rates

• Lack of education

• Scarcity of food and hunger

How many times did the first witness attempt to leave North Korea?

• Four times

• Three times

• Twice

• Once

What happens to women who are found to be pregnant upon returning to North Korea?

• They are given medical care

• They are sent to school

• They are celebrated

• They are forced to undergo abortions

What does the international community need to do regarding the issues in North Korea?

• Celebrate them

• Get re-engaged

• Condemn them without action

• Ignore them