Exposing North Korea's Prison Camps

Mr. Hawk talked about North Korean prison camps. He said that many prisoners were forced to labor under dangerous and inhospitable conditions, and lived in camps where food was scarce and torture and killings were common. Mr. Young, the first person to escape from a North Korean political prison camp, spoke through an interpreter about his experiences and the situation in North Korea. Mr. Cochran discussed the use of satellite technology to identify and document human rights abuses. Following their prepared presentations, the speakers responded to questions from the audience.