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North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall




The Echo Never Stops Part 2 

“NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall” Reopening


July 17, 2025 - 

B1 Floor, Gyudang Building, Samildae-ro 393, Jongno-gu, Seoul






“Forgotten Names.” The first written source analyzed and documented by NKDB after the establishment of the Unified Human Rights Database in 2003. (An account of North Korean human rights abuses published by the Headquarters for the Democratization of North Korea in 2004.) The title also resonates with the mission of NKDB, which seeks to bring together the scattered and unheard voices of the victims of North Korean human rights abuses. Since 2003, NKDB has collected the stories of more than 45,000 victims.



Journey Toward a North Korean Human Rights Museum



The NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall is the only permanent exhibition space in South Korea and abroad dedicated to North Korean human rights. Since its establishment in 2003, NKDB has documented violations in North Korea, building the world’s largest repository of records on these abuses while amplifying the voices of victims to the international community. Through this work, NKDB has come to recognize that remembering the past and present, pursuing truth-telling initiatives, providing redress for victims, and restoring their dignity are essential steps toward improving human rights in North Korea. In 2018, NKDB established the Committee for the Establishment of a North Korean Human Rights Museum to further these goals.


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Directions

B1 Floor, Gyudang Building, Samildae-ro 393, Jongno-gu, Seoul

🚃 Subway

7 minute walk from Jongno 3-ga Station (Lines 1, 3, 5) Exit 15

5 minute walk from Jongkak Station (Line 1) Exit 4

10 minute walk from Euljiro 1-ga Station (Line 2) Exit 3 or Exit 4


🚍 Bus

5 minute walk from bus stop at Jongno 2-ga or from bus stop at Jongno 3-ga Tapgol Park

Visitor Information

  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Admission: Free entry during the pre-opening period until December 2025
    * While the Exhibition Hall is closed on weekends and national holidays, group visits during these days may be arranged by reservation. Please reach out for additional details.
  • Inquiries: +82-2-723-6045, info@nkdb.org

Announcements and FAQ

NKDB’s North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall operates on civil society donations. For weekend group visits, we kindly request a small contribution to help cover the costs of employing guides and running operations beyond our normal working hours. We hope your visit will be a meaningful opportunity to foster solidarity on North Korean human rights issues. Contributions directly support the preservation of human rights records and the operation of the exhibition. 🥰


Tour Length
Approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour


Itinerary

  • Introduction to the space
  • Guided explanation of the exhibition
  • Q&A
  • Interactive experiences

Reservation Inquiries
info@nkdb.org or +82-2-723-6045
*Weekend reservations may not always be available depending on NKDB’s internal schedule.


Requested Contribution

  • Groups of 5–8 people: minimum 30,000 KRW per group
  • Groups of 8 or more people: minimum 5,000 KRW per person

※ Reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of donations in advance.

Name of Bank: Shinhan Bank
Name of Account Holder: 북한인권정보센터
Account No: 140-010-048898

Visitors are welcome on weekdays without reservation. For guided tours or bilingual assistance (e.g., Korean-English), please contact our representative in advance regarding your visit. We will provide you with further details upon inquiry. 😊

Contact: +82-2-723-6045 or info@nkdb.org

By following the link below, you can view a VR re-creation of our previous exhibition held from November 2023 to April 2025.

https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=8qAKSF3xnVj

Monetary donations to NKDB are currently used to operate the North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall and to support human rights awareness activities. Contributions specifically designated for the construction of the North Korean Human Rights Museum are managed in a separate fund.


■ Donation Account for the Establishment of the North Korean Human Rights Museum

Name of Bank: Shinhan Bank
Name of Account Holder: Database Center for North Korean Human Rights 북한인권정보센터(박물관추진위원회)
Account No: 100-036-813739

To ensure acknowledgement of donors and issuance of donation receipts, please contact us at info@nkdb.org 
* Registered donors receive semi-annual updates on the progress of the museum’s establishment.

NKDB is a non-profit organization designated by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Contributions are recognized as designated donations under Article 24 of the Corporate Tax Act and are therefore eligible for income tax deductions through year-end tax settlement in South Korea.

If you register for simplified donation reporting with the National Tax Service(NTS), your donation record can be confirmed directly through the NTS website and used for tax deduction purposes without requiring a separate donation receipt. (Inquiries: info@nkdb.org,  +82-2-723-6045)

Since its founding in 2003, the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB) has worked to document and amplify the voices of victims of North Korean human rights abuses. The current North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall represents the first step in this effort. We are now conducting a petition to gather public support for the future establishment of a permanent museum.


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