"I am from North Korea" Speech Contest #24, presented by FSI

"I am from North Korea" North Korean Refugee English Speech Contest (24th Edition)

[Event Description]
Join us for the 24th 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: August 10, 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 700 North Korean refugees with the help of 1,300 volunteers. Additionally, FSI has published four books by North Korean refugees.

Our mission is to empower North Korean refugees. 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. A South Korean donor will match donations to this contest (up to a total of $4,000).

Donate or set up a fundraiser to support the contest

Directions to Jungang Auditorium

Directions from Ewha Womans University Main Gate:
Enter through the Main Gate and walk straight into campus along the main path. Continue past the Ewha Campus Complex (ECC) and walk uphill toward the Graduate School Building (대학원관). Jungang Auditorium (중강당) is next to the Graduate School Building. Follow the campus signs for 대학원관 (Graduate School Building) and 중강당 (Jungang Auditorium).

이화여자대학교 정문에서 오시는 길:
이화여자대학교 정문으로 들어오신 후 교내 중앙길을 따라 직진하세요. 이화캠퍼스복합단지(ECC)를 지나 대학원관 방향으로 계속 올라오시면 됩니다. 중강당은 대학원관 옆에 있습니다. 교내의 대학원관 / 중강당 안내 표지판을 따라오세요.

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Links with more information:

Archive: Invitation to the 19th "I am from North Korea" speech contest, held at Harvard University.