Working with North Korean escapees to recover, rebuild, and succeed
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The GP letter arrives in English. The appointment is in 3 days. No one has explained what "referral" means.
For North Korean escapees in the UK, that's where care can stall.
Our new Policy Note: what should change 👇
connectnorthkorea.org/wp-con…
"Chuseok is a time for family and celebration, it might be the one chance in the year to check in to see how our family members are doing."
— Yejin, Head of Client Experience
#Chuseok #ConnectNorthKorea
We had 40 people round for Chuseok in New Malden on September 26. We shared North Korean-style bibimbap with no sugar in it as its hard to come by in the North.
🌕 Chuseok 2026
#Chuseok
📊 42.2% of North Korean escapees in the UK face severe language barriers when accessing healthcare
Time in the UK doesn't automatically equal access. Read the data in our latest Policy Note: connectnorthkorea.org/
#HealthInequalities #PublicHealth #NHS
New research for #WorldMentalHealthDay from The Abundance Project: cultural and green spaces can support mental health, but access isn’t enough. People need to feel safe, welcome and to belong.
CNK is one of five community organisations behind it.
doi.org/10.1111/hex.70912
Thank you to our Community Voice Champions, and to our partners: @KingstonUni, @UAL, @KingstonVA, @ARCCLTD, The Reach Foundation and Refugee Action Kingston. #TheAbundanceProject #ConnectNorthKorea
🎙️“Talk to people about human stories”
Catch Catherine, our Head of Programmes, on iHeartMedia’s Philadelphia Community Podcast with Hannah Kim!
🎧 Listen on @iHeartRadio and tinyurl.com/bdhu8mub
🌐 Learn more: connectnorthkorea.org
A huge thanks to @Starthork for shining a light on the situation in North Korea and our work!
📸Shinyu’s Photo Diary in Paris🇫🇷
Hello! I’m Shinyu from #NorthKorea.
I’m currently in London studying English with the support of #ConnectNorthKorea.
During my stay, I took an unforgettable day trip to Paris!🥐
Swipe through to explore #Paris with me👀
#Setlog: A day of Connect: North Korea interns👩💻
Interns support CNK’s work in various ways, including providing translation support, drafting documents and creating social media content.
✅Visit our website for more info and email us now!
connectnorthkorea.org/get-in…
#internship
🇬🇧#POV: What shocked Shinyu in the UK🚗
Hi everyone! I’m Shinyu from #NorthKorea.
I was surprised by quiet UK driving culture🚥
Although I heard car horns every day in South Korea, I’ve rarely heard them here!
✅ Follow our accounts to stay tuned for more updates from Shinyu!
🌕Invitation to North Korean #Chuseok 2026🐇
Join us for our Chuseok celebration in New Malden!
You can expect North Korean food, music, and stories from our community💫
🗓️Saturday, 26th September 2026
🕰️7:30pm-9:30pm
📍New Malden Methodist Church
🎟️ northkoreanchuseok2026.event…
🇬🇧 #POV: What shocked Shinyu in the UK 🛒
Hi everyone! I’m Shinyu from #NorthKorea.
Today, I want to share what surprised me in UK supermarkets🥪
Although I found many products that looked similar to what I used to buy in South Korea, the taste was completely different!
‘I want to support people from similar backgrounds, as well as people from other marginalised communities.’
Read the full article to learn more about Ji-woo’s passion for the Abundance Project: abundanceproject.myblog.arts…
🔗Learn about Connect: North Korea: connectnorthkorea.org/
Hello! I’m Shinyu from #NorthKorea, and now in London to improve my English as part of CNK's Enabling Freedom Network programme.
Today, I want to share my experience visiting The National Gallery!
Watch the video to see what caught Shinyu’s eye in Jan van Eyck’s painting!🪞
📸Shinyu’s Photo Diary in the UK🇬🇧
Hello! I’m Shinyu, originally from #NorthKorea and now based in South Korea.
I’m currently in London studying English with the support of #ConnectNorthKorea.
Swipe through to explore London with me and see what I’ve found interesting👀
Meet Shinyu!👋
“I want to be more confident in my English!” 💬
Shinyu, a North Korean escapee, is currently on a mission to improve his English skills during his 1-month stay in the UK! 🇬🇧
#ConnectNorthKorea #NorthKorea
Did you know that many people in #Pyongyang now use smartphones?📱
They can do their banking, stream shows, and other features that might look familiar, but all are behind a closed network.
🔗Read more: washingtonpost.com/world/202…
🔗Learn about our work: connectnorthkorea.org/
North Korean escapees and #volunteer tutors headed to Kensington Palace! 🇬🇧
It was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to get to know more about one another✨
🤝Visit our website to find out how you can volunteer with us!
🔗 connectnorthkorea.org/get-in…
#NorthKorea
In #NorthKorea, listening to #Kpop or watching #Kdrama is strictly banned.
Yet, K-culture is finding its way in, inspiring people to escape and giving them strength to rebuild their lives.
🔗Read more:
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0jy…
🔗Learn about our work:
connectnorthkorea.org/
