Pilgrim Community Church
4925 Twinbrook Road
Burke, VA 22015
Everyone is welcome to join as this will be the start of the week worshipping together with Pastor Jason Oh and the congregants of Pilgrim Church.
Korean War Veteran's Memorial
Washington, DC
Everyone is welcome to join as members of the North Korean defector delegation affiliated with the North Korean People’s Liberation Front will lay a wreath to honor the Americans who fought to ensure South Korea’s freedom and pledge to honor the memory of those who died by working for North Korea’s freedom. Members of the Korean War Memorial Foundation and Veterans have been invited to join us and there will be a short program. Special guests include Hannah Kim of Remember 757 and Ralph Walton of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation, and we are very hopeful that once again Rudy Meekins, one of the Chosin Few, will be joining us.
The NKFW delegation has private meetings.
Everyone is invited to participate in this day of prayer and fasting that Dr. Thomas Belke -- whose research led to Juche being defined as a religion -- describes as the most important thing we do all year. This day is also the anniversary of the first North Korea Freedom Day and will include the following:
The Lincoln Memorial
Washington, DC
This weekly event is led by Pastor Joung-In (Star) Lee who has led the Seoul-based Esther Prayer Movement to spread across the USA.
Rayburn House Office Building Room 2118
Washington, DC
Hosted by Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Jim McGovern (D-MA) chairs of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Entitled: North Korean Human Rights Movement: Current Prospects and Obstacles.
Note: King Charles is scheduled to address Congress at 3 pm that day so expect heavy security and traffic on Capitol Hill.
Participants will join from around the world including North Korean defector pastors as well as our NKFW delegation. A special message will be given by Dr. Thomas Belke and included in blessings and prayers are Ambassador Morse Tan, Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Pastor Star Lee of the Esther Prayer Group, Atabongwoung Gallous, Robin Greenspan of PSALT, Alana Johnson of the Persecuted Church Prayer Team of the Falls Church Anglican, Bro Adalberto Santiago, and Nancy Purcell of our NKFC.
The service will include online simultaneous translation from Korean to English and from English to Korean. You can sign up to join here April 28th to get the platform to join us online for a truly special time!
Canon House Office Building Room 340
Washington, DC
“U.S. Policy for a Free & Unified Korea”; Hosted by Global Peace Foundation, Action for Korea United, Defense Forum Foundation and Alliance for Korea United, USA, AND One Korea Foundation will address topics to include "Two States: NO, One Korea: YES" and efforts to create the "Korea Link" idea to build cooperation for the information campaign. Speakers include Kenneth Bae, Ambassador Robert Joseph, and Hyun-seung Lee. Kenji Sawai is organizing this event so you know it will be truly spectacular as he always puts together the best international conferences during NKFW.
You must register by email to Kenji Sawai as the program includes complimentary lunch at ksawai@globalpeace.org.
Rayburn House Office Building Room 2200
Washington, DC
Hosted for the NKFW Delegation hosted by Representatives Young Kim (R-CA) and Ami Bera (D-CA)
Members of Congress will host the NKFW Delegation for an open discussion about the current situation in North Korea, and their recommendations for U.S. policy.
The NKFW Delegation has private meetings.
Note: The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee is also hosting a bipartisan roundtable for the NKFW Delegation, but it is for Senate staff only. Please let Suzanne know if you are with a Senate office and we can connect you directly with the organizers! The Senate staff Roundtable will be on Thursday afternoon at 3 pm.
Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC
ALL members of the NKFW delegation will speak with extra time for those who most recently escaped and are visiting the USA for the first time. They will address the question: "what is the thing you want Americans to understand most about North Korea and what should be done to help them achieve their freedom?"
Open to public but RSVP required for entry as buffet lunch is also included to rsvp@defenseforumfoundation.org.
Chinese Embassy
Washington, DC
The afternoon of Friday is being considered for a demonstration at the Embassy of China for their treatment of North Korean refugees. Stay tuned!
NKFC Members will take NKFW Delegation for sightseeing and whatever they want to do! Everyone is welcome to join us!