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History of ORNK

2011 Dec. - The 4 civil society radio stations to North Korea presented a Joint Urgent Statement related
   to the death of Kim Jong Il.
- Carried out research for the Ministry of Unification on ‘Analysis of the Mechanism of North
   Korea’s Policy toward South Korea.’
- ORNK hosted a fundraising event.
Nov. - The president of the ORNK, Ha Tae Keung, received the 2011 Korea Human Rights Award.
- Held an International Media Conference for NK Press Freedom.
- Reorganized the radio broadcast program, ‘Current Affairs.’
- Held a Human Rights Concert at Yonsei University.
Oct. - Held a Human Rights Concert in Seoul National University.
Sep. - Held the inaugural conference for the International Coalition to Stop Crimes against Humanity
   in North Korea in Tokyo, Japan.
- Published a Japanese version of ‘Cartoon Kim Jong Eun.’
- The President of ORNK, Ha Tae Keung, published a book entitled ‘Democracy Doesn’t Have
   a Border.’
- The 11th participants for the citizen-participation program ‘Radio Inter-Korean Friends’ were
   selected.
Aug. - ORNK signed an Education Agreement with Reporters Without Borders.
Jul. - Seoul City supported our ‘Radio Inter-Korean Friends’ Camp as an activity for the good of the
   public.
- Carried out research for the Korea Press Foundation. The research focused on the present
   conditions of news reports related to North Korea.
May - Certified as a member of the Korea Internet Newspaper Association.
Apr. - The 39th U.S President Jimmy Carter visited North Korea - urgent press interview related to
   his talks with the North.
- The Ministry of Public Administration and Security supported the production of our video,
   ‘I Want to Know about North Korea,’ as an activity for the good of the public.
Mar. - Held a debate entitled, ‘Effect of Food Aid to North Korea in the North Korean Society and
   Market.’
- The 5th NGO Internship Program of City-Kyung Hee University was honored with the best
   team award.
- The 10th participants for the citizen-participation program ‘Radio Inter-Korean Friends’ were
   selected.
Feb. - Held a Debate on Freedom of Speech in North Korea.
Jan. - Published a Korean version of ‘Cartoon Kim Jong Eun.’
- Launched a new radio broadcast program, ‘Requested Stage from Seoul.’
2010 Dec. - Memorial service for the victims of the Yeonpyeong-do Incident, and a combined open
   broadcast from 4 civil society radio stations to North Korea, ‘A True Message to North
   Korean People.’
- The 9th participants for the citizen-participation program ‘Radio Inter-Korean Friends’ were
   selected.
Nov. - The 5th Anniversary of the founding of Open Radio for North Korea.
Oct. - Held the 2010 International Conference of North Korea Experts.
- Sponsored a debate on ‘Kim Jong Nam vs. Kim Jong Eun’ with Kenji Fujimoto.
Sep. - The 8th participants for the citizen-participation program ‘Radio Inter-Korean Friends’ were
   selected.
- Reorganized radio programs for the second half of the year.
Jun. - Held an International Conference to Stop Crimes against Humanity and Promote Peace &
   Freedom in North Korea.
- Educated workers at Kwanak Police Station in Seoul.
- The 7th participants for the citizen-participation program ‘Radio Inter-Korean Friends’ were
   selected.
- Defense of the Fatherland Month, launched a new radio broadcast entitled ‘The Voice of
   Abductees’ Family, I Miss That Person.’
May - Signed an agreement for a cooperative broadcast with Chunchon MBC.
- Launched a new radio broadcast program, ‘Imaginary Drama of the Change of the North
   Korean system - 2012 North Korea.’
Mar. - ORNK signed an MOU for cooperation of work and general education with Chung Ang
   University.
- The 6th participants for the citizen-participation program ‘Radio Inter-Korean Friends’ were
   selected.
- Launched a new comparative drama radio broadcast program, ‘The North and South:
   Exploration of Lives.’
2009 Jul. - ORNK signed an MOU for partnership with the department of the study of North Korea at
   Myongji University.
Jun. - Co-hosted a debate on 'North Korean Provocative Nuclear and Missile acts and South
   Korean Correspondence Strategies.'
Apr. - Co-hosted ‘Liberals of America and Korea and the North Korean Human Rights Acts.’
Mar. - A citizen-participation program, 'Radio Inter-Korean Friends,' was started.
- Co-hosted ‘A Press Interview and Debate on Calling for Support of the Media that focuses
   on North Korea.'
Feb. - 'Open North Korea News' was registered in Seoul as a newspaper.
- An internet newsletter, ‘Open North Korea News,’ was first issued.
2008 Oct. - ORNK held a policy forum on 'Assessment of 10.4 Joint Declaration and the Outlook of Inter-
   Korean Economic Cooperation.'
- ORNK was registered in the Ministry of Unification-affiliated Non-profit private organization
   as ‘Open North Korea’
Sep. - Co-hosted the ‘2008 North Korea Human Rights National Campaign.’
Feb. - ORNK signed a partnership agreement with broadcast stations in Kyeongbuk University,
   Daegu University, and Busan University.
Jan. - ORNK held a policy forum on ‘Discussion on the course and task of the new government.’
2007 Nov. - ORNK signed a partnership agreement with a newsletter, 'Rimjingang,' which is made by
   people within North Korea.
Oct. - ORNK signed a partnership agreement with broadcasting stations in Seoul Women's
   University and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies.
Jul. - ORNK was registered in the Ministry of Unification-affiliated corporation as 'Open North
   Korea.'
Jun. - President Ha Tae Keung was appointed as a member of the South and North Forum in
   Gyeonggi province.
- ORNK held a commemorative debate on ‘Conversations between Myanmar and North
   Korean Democracy Activists.’
Apr. - ORNK signed a partnership agreement with broadcasting stations in Kwangwoon University
   and Kyunghee University.
Feb. - ORNK held a policy debate on 'The Significance of Private Broadcasting to North Korea and
   ways to expand it.'
Jan. - ORNK signed a partnership agreement with LA Korea in the U.S.A.
- ORNK signed a partnership agreement with broadcasting stations in Konkuk University,
   Kookmin University, Kyungwon University, and Hansung University.
2006 Dec. - ORNK started to send one-hour broadcasts to North Korea.
- ORNK signed a partnership agreement with Chung Ang University, Sungshin Women's
   University, Hanyang University, Sungsil University, and Chongshin University.
Aug. - ORNK signed partnership agreements with Incheon Sunny FM, CBS’s 'Well-being Diary',
   and Dongguk University Broadcasting.
Jul. - ORNK signed partnership agreements with Winglish (DMB English Education Company),
   Radio21, and the Korean Cardinal, Su-hwan Kim.
2005 Dec. - ORNK started shortwave radio broadcasting.
Sep. - Open Radio for North Korea (ORNK) was started as an American NGO.


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