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‘Choi Myujng Hee Hall’ at Chunbuk National University was filled with shouts of 300 university students who gathered for the human rights and democratization of North Korea.
It was noticeable that many students from Myungji, Kyunghee, Chunbuk, Wonkwang and Woosuk University in Seoul and North Choella (Chunbuk) Province.
Kim Ik Hwan, Representative of Alliance of Students and Youth For North Korean Human Rights opened the rally by saying “Voice for North Korean human rights on University campus is no longer minority”.
Kim Ik Hwan gave credit for the North Korean human rights movement arising on campus, saying “Activities and efforts of university students here are changing Korean society and giving hope for North Koreans”.
The participants have been holding forums and campaigns regarding North Korean human rights, titled “Now, Let Us Talk About North Korean Human Rights With Youthful Conscience” for the month of May.
The rally started with singing ‘Glass Bottle’ which was the title song of International Symposium for University Students for North Korean Human Rights in December 2005.
Students from each university presented songs and dances for North Korean human rights. With creativity and passion of the students, the rally was heated despite the heaviness of the topic of North Korean human rights.
One participant said, “Lyrics reflecting the reality of North Korea, contrary to violent and anti American lyrics in the past, are close to my heart”.
Participants agreed for a resolution and declared that “Youthful conscience cannot stand Kim Jong Il regime which turns out to be the fundamental cause for the sufferings of the North Korean people. We will work for North Korean human rights and struggles against Kim Jong Il along with all the youth in the world who support democracy”.
