ICC Note: As the world marks the 20th annual Human Rights day on Dec. 10, a Christian organization has renewed it’s call once again for investigation into and action to halt the “crimes against humanity” being perpetrated against the North Korean people. Among the many crimes committed in North Korea is the relentless persecution of Christians, who are seen by the ruling regime as a threat to power. Tens of thousands of Christians are believed to be imprisoned in what can only be described as the closest thing to hell on earth, labor camps were starvation and disease run rampant and death is a constant companion. Christians have also been executed for the “crime” of possessing a Bible, most recently in November. 
12/10/2013 North Korea (CSW) – CSW has campaigned for an international inquiry into the human rights situation in North Korea since 2007. In 2011, CSW helped establish the International Coalition to Stop Crimes against Humanity in North Korea (ICNK), drawing together over 40 human rights organisations to campaign for an investigation.
On the 65th annual International Human Rights Day, the International Coalition to Stop Crimes against Humanity in North Korea (ICNK) said today that it is looking forward to the forthcoming report of the Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
The ICNK, which comprises 42 groups including Human Rights Watch, Federation Internationale des Droits de l’Homme, and Christian Solidarity Worldwide, praised the Commission of Inquiry for conducting a thorough and public information-gathering effort and holding hearings in Seoul, Tokyo, Washington, and London.
Eunkyoung Kwon at the ICNK Secretariat said today, “The Commission of Inquiry has really made an exceptional effort to shed light on the mass atrocity crimes being committed against the North Korean people by North Korea government, and provided a tremendous opportunity for victims to have their important testimonies heard by the United Nations.”
Anticipating the release of the Commission’s report next February, Kwon further stated, “Based on the research and information from our members, we believe the North Korean government has perpetrated crimes against humanity against the North Korean people. It is critically important that the recommendations put forward by the Commission be robust, clear, and comprehensive, and should provide a global call to action to address the suffering of the North Korean people.”
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