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A middle-aged man with short, gray hair and glasses is smiling at the camera, wearing a white shirt and a dark jacket against a plain background—Rev. Kenneth Bae, known for his time detained in North Korea.

Rev. Kenneth Bae

Founder and President

New Korea Foundation International and New Korea Hope Broadcasting

Biography

Rev. Kenneth Bae is a Korean-American missionary and pastor, and a leading voice for freedom and human rights in North Korea. He is the Founder and President of New Korea Foundation International and New Korea Hope Broadcasting, initiatives focused on reaching the people of North Korea through media, humanitarian efforts, and the promotion of freedom and human rights. He also serves as Co-Chair of the Citizen’s Solidarity for One Korea, working toward a unified Korea grounded in liberty and dignity. After being detained in North Korea for 735 days, he now shares his story worldwide to inspire faith, resilience, and action.

Events

International Forum on One Korea 2026

Oct 02, 2026

The International Forum on One Korea 2026 brings together experts, policymakers, and civil society leaders to advance the vision of a Free and Unified Korea. Grounded in the Korean Dream and the ideal of Hongik Ingan, the Forum explores practical pathways toward Korean unification and a future of peace, freedom, and shared prosperity across Northeast Asia.

Event flyer for the Capitol Policy Forum on a unified Korea, scheduled April 29, 2026, at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC, with logos of sponsoring organizations.

Capitol Policy Forum

Apr 29, 2026

The Korean Peninsula remains divided more than 70 years after the Korean War, with a democratic and economically advanced South contrasted by a totalitarian and nuclear armed North. This division continues to drive geopolitical instability, nuclear proliferation, and human rights abuses. Shifting United States policy toward a broader strategy focused on achieving a free and unified Korea, rather than focusing only on denuclearization, could better address these challenges while aligning with regional stability and the long term aspirations of the Korean people.

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