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North Korea's human rights situation improved and the support of the fugitives
북한인권상황 개선 및 탈북자 지원
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNorth Korea’s Civil Rights Union is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit, South Korea. It is registered with the Korean NPO registry. It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its registration number is 통일부-18. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
North Korea’s Civil Rights Union has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 59 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in South Korea is 59/100.
North Korea’s Civil Rights Union is based in Seoul, South Korea. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
North Korea’s Civil Rights Union is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in South Korea. It operates as a 사단법인 (Incorporated Association).
North Korea’s Civil Rights Union has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Ministry of the Interior. Visit the North Korea’s Civil Rights Union profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
North Korea's human rights situation improved and the support of the fugitives North Korea’s Civil Rights Union is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in South Korea. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in South Korea: North Korea’s Civil Rights Union's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100.
North Korea’s Civil Rights Union is registered in South Korea. Donations to designated nonprofits in South Korea are tax-deductible. The standard deduction is 15% of donations up to 30% of income (or 100% for designated organizations). An additional 30% credit applies for donations exceeding 10 million won.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Korea, Republic of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
North Korea’s Civil Rights Union is registered in Korea, Republic of. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
North Korea’s Civil Rights Union is registered in Korea, Republic of. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Neutral[사람들] 북한인권시민연합 김석우 이사장 - 월간조선
유엔인권이사회, 北인권결의안 채택…한국 등 공동제안(종합2보) - 연합뉴스
"러, 北노동자를 학생으로 위장 고용…고액 '장학금'도 지급" - 연합뉴스
"러시아, 학생 비자로 북한 노동자 고용…'장학금'은 강제 노동 임금 의혹" - VOA 한국어 홈페이지
브뤼셀서 북러 편법 경협·북한 인권 환기하는 기자회견 - 연합뉴스
‘유학생’ 둔갑한 北 군인… 러시아서 번 달러, 核으로 갔다 - 조선일보
인권은 국경을 넘는다: 국제앰네스티와 한국의 북한 인권 운동 - 박대현의 토론 | 내 손 안의 광장, 빠띠 - campaigns.do
북한인권운동 30년의 평가와 과제 - 미래한국
바깥세상으로 통하는 북한의 창문이 닫힐 위험에 처해 있다 - Human Rights Watch
하나원, 기부자 명예의 전당 설치 - 한국경제
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Quick facts about North Korea’s Civil Rights Union
- What is North Korea’s Civil Rights Union?
- North Korea’s Civil Rights Union is a advocacy & civil rights incorporated association, South Korea. North Korea's human rights situation improved and the support of the fugitives
- When was North Korea’s Civil Rights Union founded?
- North Korea’s Civil Rights Union was founded in 1997, on September 8, 1997.
- Who leads North Korea’s Civil Rights Union?
- 김석우.
- Where is North Korea’s Civil Rights Union located?
- Headquartered in South Korea.
- Is North Korea’s Civil Rights Union trustworthy?
- North Korea’s Civil Rights Union has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is North Korea’s Civil Rights Union's registration number?
- Registration: 통일부-18 (South Korea).
- What is North Korea’s Civil Rights Union's website?
- http://www.nkhumanrights.or.kr
- Are donations to North Korea’s Civil Rights Union tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Korea under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.