The United States' North Korean Human Rights Acts was signed into existence on this day twenty years ago, and while experts acknowledge its role in highlighting abuses in the DPRK, they also emphasized the need for more consistent efforts from Washington.
President George W. Bush signed the act on Oct. 18, 2004, which mandates the U.S. government to support non-governmental organizations that promote human rights, democracy and freedom of information in North Korea. It also directs U.S. funding for humanitarian assistance, including food and medical aid, and provides a legal framework for granting asylum and supporting refugee programs.
The United States' North Korean Human Rights Acts was signed into existence on this day twenty years ago, and while experts acknowledge its role in highlighting abuses in the DPRK, they also emphasized the need for more consistent efforts from Washington.
President George W. Bush signed the act on Oct. 18, 2004, which mandates the U.S. government to support non-governmental organizations that promote human rights, democracy and freedom of information in North Korea. It also directs U.S. funding for humanitarian assistance, including food and medical aid, and provides a legal framework for granting asylum and supporting refugee programs.
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