Hannah Song | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michigan |
| Nationality | Korean-American |
| Education | College |
| Occupation(s) | President and CEO of LiNK |
| Known for | Human Rights in North Korea Advocate |
Hannah Song is the president and CEO of US nonprofit Liberty in North Korea (LiNK), which raises awareness of the human-rights situation in North Korea and provides resettlement support to North Korean refugees.[1][2]
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[piano playing] [Rachel sings] My sweet baby on loan from above no better treasure could I more love I stand here beside your bed as I pray I lay my hand on your head and I say May you grow up to serve Him all of your days May He lead you and guide you in all of your ways May His hand bless your future with friendships that last May you cherish your youth and not grow up too fast I stare in wonder at your tiny frame just to think that God know you by name He knows every hair on your beautiful head He knows your thoughts before they are said May you grow up to serve Him all of your days May He lead you and guide you in all of your ways May His hand bless your future with friendships that last May you cherish your youth and not grow up too fast [Spoken Prayer] May God grant you peace in the midst of a storm May God give you strength even when you’re forlorn May you answer the door when Jesus come knockin' May wisdom guide when your mouth is talkin’ May discretion protect you and keep you pure May you never stumble or fall for a lure May your heart remain humble to the very end May uprightness and truth be what you defend May the world not ensnare or change who you are May the light that's within you shine like the stars May angels surround you body, spirit, mind May favor and peace be yours to find May rejection and pain never reach you May your spirit grow bold for what you’re called to As you rest in God’s care I will rest too Knowing that Jesus is watching over you Amen [Hannah speaks] I love you Mommy.
Early life and education
Song grew up in New Jersey. She is one of three children born to Korean immigrants and the granddaughter of a woman who emigrated to the U.S. before the Korean War from what is now North Korea.[3]
Career
Before joining LiNK, Song worked in advertising at OgilvyOne and Mindshare, with a focus on digital media and emerging technologies.[4]
Song, who had previously been unaware about the situation in North Korea, says that she was changed by her reading of Aquariums of Pyongyang, the true account of a boy who spent 10 years in a North Korean prison camp in North Korea. In 2006, she started working full-time at LiNK's headquarters in Washington, D.C. She worked as Deputy Director until 2008, when Hong chose her to become the organization's new CEO and Executive Director. The next year, headquarters was moved to California.[5][6][7][8] LiNK's headquarters are currently located in Long Beach, California.[9]
LiNK's revenue more than doubled between 2008 and 2009.[10][11]
Other professional activities
In a TEDx talk entitled "Changes in North Korea", given in Tripoli, Libya, in 2012, Song said that while "many people have written North Korea off, saying that it is hopeless," the fact is that "North Korea is changing," and that that change "is being driven by the people." The change is not at "the level of high politics" but is "on the ground." Although the country is "still incredibly closed off and incredibly impoverished," the changes that have occurred in the last ten years have also been "incredible," and if they continue, a dramatic transformation is "inevitable."[12]
She spoke at an event, "North Korea's Political Prison Camp System and the Plight of North Korean Refugees," held at the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles in October 2012, sponsored by the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea (HRNK), The Simon Wiesenthal Center, and LiNK.[13][14]
References
- ^ "Hannah Song". Oslo Freedom Forum. Archived from the original on October 13, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "Executive Leadership Team". Liberty in North Korea. Archived from the original on May 20, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ Ma, Fiona. "Hannah Song: Pursuing Humanity for North Koreans". Asian Week. Archived from the original on November 20, 2014. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "Executive Leadership Team". Liberty in North Korea. Archived from the original on May 20, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "Executive Leadership Team". Liberty in North Korea. Archived from the original on May 20, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ Ma, Fiona. "Hannah Song: Pursuing Humanity for North Koreans". Asian Week. Archived from the original on November 20, 2014. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ Suh, Esther. "LiNK's Hannah Song: Forever Committed to a Cause". Mochi Magazine. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "Hannah's Open Road". Roadtrip Nation. Archived from the original on May 31, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "Homepage". Liberty in North Korea. 2017.
- ^ Ju, Oh Yun (7 November 2011). "LiNKing North Korea in the U.S." Daily NK. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ Suh, Esther. "LiNK's Hannah Song: Forever Committed to a Cause". Mochi Magazine. Archived from the original on June 16, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "Can North Korea change? Hannah Song @ TEDxTripoli". TED Talks. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "A Call for Action" (PDF). The Committee for Human Rights in North Korea. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 4, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ "North Korea's Political Prisoner Camp System and the Plight of North Korean Refugees: A Call for Action". The Committee for Human Rights in North Korea. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
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