Swedish-Korean Association

The Swedish-Korean Association (SKA) (Swedish: Svensk-koreanska föreningen) describes itself as a "non-partisan friendship association that works to strengthen the friendship between the Swedish and Korean peoples and to develop connections between Sweden and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea". It was formed in the Summer of 1969, and since 1972 its aims also includes to "spread knowledge of what is happening in Korea, support the efforts for reunification, and work for recognition of the DPRK."[1]

The association declares open solidarity for the North Korean regime. The country's form of government is described as "uncompromisingly Socialist". The SKA especially supports North Korea's right to exist, and its right to defend itself from outside interference.[2] It maintains friendly relations with the North Korean state.

Among the current and historical activities of the association are organizing tours to North Korea and cultural exchange with the country, arranging for humanitarian aid during the North Korean famine, holding Juche study seminars, translating and publishing books, and so on. Since 1970 the association publishes the quarterly magazine Korea-information. It has roughly 300 members. In 2011 the Vice Chairman was interviewed by state radio after the death of Kim Jong-il.[1][3]

Chairpersons

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Rönström, Thomas (2009). "En vänskapsförening i medelåldern". Korea-information. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  2. ↑ "Introduktion till Demokratiska Folkrepubliken Korea". svensk-koreanska.se. Swedish-Korean Association. 1 March 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
  3. ↑ "Nordkoreas ledare Kim Jong-Il död". Sveriges Radio. 19 December 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2014.

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