Crossing NK is a Canadian nonprofit advocating for freedom and democracy in North Korea.  ·  Toronto  ·  Est. 2016 DONATE

About us

About — Crossing NK
Our Vision

We tell the truth about North Korea — so that freedom and democracy can grow, and a better world can take shape.

Our Mission — We harness the power of media to reveal the realities of North Korea, transforming truth into action that strengthens freedom and democracy worldwide.

Founded 2016 · Toronto
Status Federal Non-Profit
Reach 14+ years of work
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Who we are

We are a media-based non-profit dedicated to advancing freedom and democracy in North Korea. Through independent journalism and advocacy, we mobilize the international community to stand for the rights and liberty of the North Korean people.
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How we work

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Truth Through Media

Documentaries, video interviews, articles, and digital content that make the realities of North Korea visible to the world. We treat defector testimonies as authoritative evidence in the global defense of freedom and democracy.

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Helping Freedom and Democracy Grow

By showing what life under totalitarian rule actually looks like, we help democratic societies recognize what they stand for. We shape public opinion and call for policy responses that uphold human rights, denuclearization, and peace.

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Voice and Solidarity for Defectors

We provide a platform for North Korean defectors to speak in their own voice. We support those settled in Canada through practical programs, and we connect their stories to international audiences.

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What we do

Media

Content Production & Distribution

We produce and distribute videos, articles, podcasts, and documentary content covering the realities of North Korea, human rights issues, and outside news. We focus particularly on conveying the authentic voices of North Korean defectors so audiences around the world can hear directly from those who lived it.

Settlement

Defector Support & Self-Sufficiency

We operate practical support programs for North Korean defectors settled in Canada — helping them achieve stable lives, economic self-sufficiency, and meaningful integration into Canadian society. Past programs have included English tutoring, counselling, and referral services.

Advocacy

International Solidarity & Awareness

We participate in international conferences on North Korean human rights, engage Canadian audiences through talks at schools, churches, and community groups, and conduct public campaigns to broaden global support for freedom, democracy, and the human rights of North Korean people.

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Selected work, 2011–2026

2024

Meeting for North Korean defectors in Canada and performance wishing for peaceful unification.

2023

December — Demonstration in front of the Chinese Consulate in Toronto against the forced repatriation of North Korean defectors.

2017

“North Korean Realities Told by a Defector Artist” exhibition. Cooperation in filming KBS documentary Wanderer of Division. Cultural programs with North Korean defectors and local Canadians. Prayer meetings for the release of Pastor Lim Hyeon-soo.

2016

North Korean photo exhibition at Toronto City Hall. Briefing MP Ali Ehsassi on the situation in North Korea. Protest against North Korean missile launches. Legal seminar for North Korean defectors.

2015

Christmas Kettle volunteer initiative with North Korean defectors. Community exchange and faith-based activities.

2014

Solidarity activities with the Toronto Advisory Council on Democratic and Peaceful Unification. Commemoration of Canadian veterans.

2013

North Korean university students’ visit to Ottawa. Canada Day celebration. Exchange with Korean diaspora students.

2011

Launch of Radio Free Asia’s Canada Now program.

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Organization

Legal Name
Crossing NK
Type
Non-Profit Organization (NPO)
Legal Status
Federally incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
Founded
2016
Corporation Number
994246-7 (Corporations Canada)
Business Number
747734697RC0001 (CRA)
Address
440 Eglinton Ave East, Toronto, ON M4P 1M2, Canada
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