Freedom Speakers International presents the 23rd "I am from North Korea" speech contest.
"I am from North Korea" North Korean Refugee English Speech Contest (23rd Edition)
[Event Description]
Join us for the 23rd edition of the North Korean Refugee English
Speech Contest, "I am from North Korea," presented by Freedom
Speakers International (FSI). This event offers a unique
opportunity to hear firsthand accounts of the lived experiences
of North Korean refugees.
[Event Highlights]
- Date and Time: February 28th, 10:00 a.m. start (speech contest).
- Venue: D Tower (Gwanghwamun)
- Presentations: North Korean refugees will give original speeches in English, each up to 10 minutes long.
- Special Guest: TBA
- Master of Ceremonies: Casey Lartigue Jr., co-founder of FSI.
[Background]
Freedom Speakers International (FSI) was founded in March 2013 by
Casey Lartigue Jr. and Eunkoo Lee, with a mission to empower
North Korean refugees through mentorship, opportunities, and
partnerships. FSI has provided English, public speaking, and
career development training to over 600 North Korean refugees
with the help of 1,200 volunteers. Additionally, FSI has
published four books by North Korean refugees, with two more
scheduled for release in 2026.
[Mission]
Our mission is to empower North Korean refugees and foster
greater empathy and understanding within the global community.
Through events like the English Speech Contest, public events in
South Korea, and book publishing, FSI aims to provide support and
opportunities for North Korean refugees to thrive.
[Partners]
FSI's main partners for the contest include Shin and Kim Law
Office, Future Korea Foundation, and private donors.
[Contact Information]
For further details, please contact Casey Lartigue Jr.
at CJL@alumni.harvard.edu or
82-2-6929-0942.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear inspiring stories and support the voices of North Korean refugees. Reserve your spot today!
Holding a speech contest is quite an undertaking. Please support the contest as a sponsor. Please confirm if you would like to be listed publicly, with a nickname or initials, in honor of someone else, or as anonymous. A South Korean donor will match donations to this contest (up to a total of $4,000).
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Links with more information:
Archive: Invitation to the 19th "I am from North Korea" speech contest, held at Harvard University.