Timothy Cho
@Timothycho08
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Secretariat UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on NK; Analyst, Advocate, Writer on Human Rights & Korean/East Asian Affairs; Political Candidate; Open Doors UK
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Great honour of meeting His Majesty King Charles III as he spent time with members of the
#Korean
community in New Malden. His visit comes a week before the
#RoyalFamily
hosts the President & the First Lady of the
#ROK
to celebrate 140 years of relations between our two countries
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Such an honour to speak at the UN
@GenevaSummit
for Human Rights & Democracy yesterday. There was a standing ovation at the end of my speech and this was for 25 million voiceless North Korean people and all
#FreedomFighters
who stand for the freedom of their brothers and sisters!
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Thank you to the 689 voters who voted for me in 2021 English local elections for Denton South Ward! It's a humble experience I couldn't think of in North Korea. Once again many thanks to democratic constitutional rule of law - many people gave their lives for our freedoms!!
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In North Korea, I had a 'son of betrayal' tag after my parents escaped to China. No school education or think of any hope/dream, but had to survive. In the UK, I have a different story & life. It's like living in a dream. Thank you to the people of the UK!
#CPC21
#PowerofDemcracy
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Unbelievable.
#NorthKorea
has been elected to the
#WHO
Executive Board. One of the poorest medical facilities in the world and can't even feed & protect its own people from crimes against humanity -how can they become an executive member of the World Health Organisation? Shocking
BREAKING: North Korea, a regime that starves its own people, was just elected to the
@WHO
Executive Board. No joke:
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Thank you for the privileged nomination and opportunity to become
@Conservatives
Candidate for Denton South Ward. The choice on May 5th is firmly in your hands and please use the privilege of your vote to make our community a different place.
#LocalElection2022
#Conservarives
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It was a surprise invitation from the
#PrimeMinister
last night. From where I come from & what I've gone through experiencing darkness to hope, and having such unexpected opportunities often pinch to remind myself that I'm not dreaming - but give thanks in all circumstances.
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While I & other
#NorthKorean
activists attending
@OsloFF
, we're hearing the unbelievable news that on Monday in Geneva,
#NorthKorea
will become Chair of the U.N.-backed Conference on Disarmament.
@UN_HRC
is fully aware of the UN
#COI
report 2014 and crimes against humanity in NK?
North Korea fired three ballistic missiles early this morning. In an emergency meeting, South Korea's National Security Council called the test a “grave provocation.”
On Monday in Geneva, North Korea will become Chair of the U.N.-backed Conference on Disarmament. I’m not joking.
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Life in totalitarian
#NorthKorea
was survival. I begged for food, witnessed public executions and saw fellow inmates being killed in underground cells. It's why I’m supporting
@TomTugendhat
, who stands up and fights against the regimes of Iran, Putin, Xi & Kim. Serve. Lead. Act.
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This morning I had the great privilege to give 90 seconds speech at the
#UNHumanRightsCouncil
49th Session. This was alongside the state representatives of UN delegations condemning crimes against humanity in North Korea.
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A wonderful piece by
@niccijsmith
in the
#SundayTelegraph
, featuring my friends
@benedictrogers
and
@OpenDoorsUK
, among others. "I speak for those who cannot speak, those persecuted in North Korea," Tim said. "People who escape... must tell their story."
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Privileged to attend
@benedictrogers
-The China Nexus! While over 56% of the world goes into Red Zone & dictators cement an alliance to make the world safe for autocrats, this important book speaks & painstakingly describes the depredations of our freedom values in many countries
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Privileged to speak at the launch of
@OpenDoorsUK
#WorldWatchList
in the
#HouseofCommons
. The Attlee Suite room was fully packed with many Parliamentarians from both Houses, and urged them to take more action for those who cannot speak for themselves.
@UK_FoRBEnvoy
#Persecution
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Amid the turbulent world present many tragic news of conflicts, persecution, suppression and human rights abuses, I've a privilege invitation to speak at the Geneva Summit on April 6th, to tell the world none of us is born for suffering, persecution and darkness under tyranny.
SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: Torture survivor and two-time escapee from North Korea
@Timothycho08
will speak at
#GenevaSummit2022
.
Human rights have never mattered more than now.
It's time to stand up to dictators. Wherever they are.
Register today:
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After completing the nomination papers for standing in Denton South again in May
#LocalElections2022
, it keeps reminding me that in
#NorthKorea
, I wasn't allowed to join the communist dictatorship party. But life in Britain is my democratic choice to choose a party
@Conservatives
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Such an honour to stand with many freedom fighters at the opening session of the UN
@GenevaSummit
2022 for Human Rights and Democracy this afternoon.
#GenevaSummit2022
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Thank you to the 794
#DentonSouth
voters who voted for me in
#LocalElections2022
! Unfortunately, no reverse this time but our vote count increased compared to last year. I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported me throughout this election campaign!
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Privileged to have attended the Easter Reception
@10DowningStreet
this afternoon, with my dear friend
@benedictrogers
, Minister
@michaelgove
, and others. Often pinch myself to realise where I live & the opportunities I've today, which were impossible in
#NorthKorea
. Thank you.
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This report has blown the dust off the U.N.’s Commission of Inquiry report. Let us not permit the dust to gather again on either–let both reports serve as manuals for action.
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Following the
@UN_HRC
Session on
#NorthKorea
, I had two productive meetings with the UN Special Rapporteur on North Korea and UK UN delegations in Geneva, to discuss the continuing good cause work for the voiceless people. Thank you
@UNWatch
.
#HRC52
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From being an enemy-class boy in
#NorthKorea
to attending the London Corporation State Reception & Banquet in honour of President Yoon & First Lady of the Republic of Korea, impossible circumstances in North Korea become possible in a democratic society. Thank you.
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Fine weather to come out this afternoon delivering newsletters and talking to residents around Wakeling Road in
#DentonSouthHaughtonGreen
. The best part of democratic politics I learn about is, to communicate & listen to local people's concerns and suggestions freely and directly
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Faith makes all things possible.
Hope makes all things work.
Love makes all things beautiful.
May you have all the three for this Christmas. Merry Christmas!
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Please welcome one of the first
#UkrainianFamilies
to arrive in the UK last Saturday. During 35 hrs evacuation we drove over 1200 miles. Seeing 3yrs-old-boy's innocent smiles question on holiday made me in tears but happy, because this family is now safe in the UK.
#Ukraine
️war
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Although I wasn't the winner, the Tameside news said - it's Conservative candidate TimothyCho who almost stole the headlines. Not because he recorded a 4.6% swing to the Conservatives compared to 2019's election results, but because of his story -ultimately stand in the elections
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Privileged to speak at School
@LeadersScotland
Conference in Aberdeen. Emphasised the importance of
#education
and
#freedom
values, highlighting their role as the most powerful tools we can use to change the world.
Honored to have received this award from
#SLS2023
. Thank you.
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A great privilege to speak at the 52nd
@UN_HRC
Session on
#NorthKorea
. This was alongside many state representatives and NGOs of UN delegations condemning NK's abandonment of primary responsibility to protect its people from crimes against humanity.
👇
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I’d like to thank everyone who has supported my first ever stand for a democratic election in Denton South, Tameside!
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At Newcastle University last night was organised by the
#Newcastle
University Christian Union and the room was packed with many students listening to stories of persecution, oppression, and crimes against humanity in
#NorthKorea
and around the world.
#UniversityOfNewcastle
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Privileged to be interviewed by Sir
@Jacob_Rees_Mogg
, former Leader of
#HouseofCommons
, on
#GBNews
. Focused on 'State of the Nation,' highlighting champions of democracy & reflecting my journey from totalitarian NK to a new life & standing for democratic elections in🇬🇧 Thank you.
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The gift of love. The gift of peace. The gift of happiness. May all these be yours at Christmas.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!
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Privileged to attend the
#FCDO
reception for campaigners for freedom of religion or belief today and to have met many friends and colleagues. Thank you to the Prime Minister's Special Envoy
@UK_FoRBEnvoy
for the invitation.
@pmounstephen
@benedictrogers
@DavidCampanale
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Today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day. We honour all those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom and the democracies we have today.
We owe our freedom to their bravery, and we will remember them.
Thank you.
#Dday80
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A privilege to meet with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss MP last night. She must be tired of travelling back from the NATO meeting in Brussels, but still showed her resilient and determined smile telling us - we can't allow dictators' ambition to overcome democratic people
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The British Embassy in Seoul is a Victorian-style building that was constructed in 1892. Ambassador Colin Crooks warmly welcomed us and explained the importance of the UK's diplomatic relations with
#SouthKorea
and the Korean Peninsula. Thank you Ambassador
@ColinCrooks1
.
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Grateful to have been invited to
@JihyunPark7
's 'The Hard Road Out' book launch last night. A painful & inspiring story of two NK & SK women, who speak the same language, dissolves separate ideologies of totalitarianism VS democracy - discover they're the same humanity & woman!
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Had a privileged opportunity to meet and speak with Prince Charles yesterday, and he paid great attention to the dark situation and persecution in North Korea.
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A productive discussion with Alicia Kearns MP
@aliciakearns
, Chair of the British Foreign Affairs Select Committee, this afternoon. Thank you.
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Privileged experience to attend The Proclamation of King Charles III at Dukinfield Town Hall, and sign the book of condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
#QueenElizabethII
#KingCharlesIII
#Tameside
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Proud of her story and speech at
@GenevaSummit
this afternoon! Only up to 35,000
#NorthKorean
escapees have managed to arrive in democracies. Almost impossible to escape and we need more voices for the voiceless North Korean people.
#GenevaSummit2023
“My mom gave me two lives. First, when she gave birth to me in 1993. Second, when she rescued me from North Korea in 2011. If there’s a hero in my story, it’s her.”
- Songmi Han, North Korean survivor of extreme poverty, and oppression
#GenevaSummit2023
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The train strike took me almost 3.5hrs to get to York for my speaking at
@YorkTories
Summer Ball. But a worthwhile effort to make that trip to speak about the importance of
#FreedomOfSpeech
& other freedom values completely denied in
#NorthKorea
&other countries around the world.
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It's a great privilege of democratic election process twice I learn and experience in the UK. I cherish every moment I talk and laugh with my local residents. They remind me of my privileged democratic life and through what persevering journey I achieved this moment. Thank you!
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Successful
#FoRBMinisterial2022
in London, and honoured to be on the session 'Inspiring Parliamentarians' to discuss
#FoRBforAll
in the face of global injustice & persecution. Huge thanks to
@UK_FoRBEnvoy
@tariqahmadbt
&
@FCDOGovUK
.
@DavidBurrowesUK
@MahmutRahima
@JihyunPark7
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Attending 2022 International Ministerial Conference on
#FoRB
in London! It brings over 700 delegations from around the world - including Parliamentarians, faith groups & civil societies to stand together in solidarity, against persecution & violations
#UK_FoRBEnvoy
#FCDOGovUK
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Not sure if it's me who attracts the rain or it's just our normal Manchester weather. Most of the time when I'm outside delivering our good news leaflets the rain or hailstones come alongside. But it didn't stop me to speak to our local residents & delivering our good news today
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🌧🌞☁️ With the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for
#Congleton
, 18 days to go until 4th July.
#GeneralElection2024
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On
#HolocaustMemorialDay
I had the privilege to visit
@10DowningStreet
in remembrance of the persecution of 6 million Jews by the Nazis, and crimes against humanity and persecution in North Korea and other countries around the world today
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Overwhelmed by the love of many
#Brazilian
brothers and sisters these past few days. They stand with its persecuted people in
#NorthKorea
and other countries around the world. Thank you.
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A blessed evening last night with the South Yorkshire Filling Station, a local church group, in Rotherham; they stood with persecuted people in
#NorthKorea
and other countries around the world. Thank you.
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A tough night experiencing another defeat in the
#LocalElection2023
. But count it as a humbling experience that disciplines me to become a better public servant someday. I would like to thank all those
#DentonSouth
residents who voted for me in this election. Thank you.
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Honoured to receive the
@SalfordUni
Politics & Contemporary History Alumni Achievement Award. Never imagined it when I was in
#NorthKorea
but it was a worthwhile fight to survive to see this moment of my life in the UK. Would like to tribute this award to its voiceless people.
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Wonderful opportunity to be in
#France
🇫🇷 these past few days. And many French brothers & sisters said they'd stand with the persecuted people in
#NorthKorea
and other countries around the world. Thank you.
#OpenDoorsFrance
#Persecution
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Growing up without father was very tough, persevering and losing confidence. Today I'm a father and it makes me feel special & proud. On this
#FathersDay
, my particular thoughts & prayers are for those children who grow up without Fathers.
#HappyFathersDay
to all the Dads!
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The UK APPG
#NorthKorea
@APPGNK2024
members Lord Alton, Fiona Bruce MP, Baroness Bennett, and Lord Mounstephen had important and productive discussions today with Julie Turner, the US Special Envoy for human rights in North Korea.
30 Articles Universal Declaration Human Rights.
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We are witnessing forced repatriations, state-sponsored abductions, and enforced disappearances. The United Kingdom also recognises the suffering of other nationals who have been abducted by the DPRK and we call for their return.
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...Timothy Cho told the King he had escaped that way, and later he talked about how he had initially been deported back from China to North Korea and that he's now campaigning for such escapees to be sent from China to another third country...
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Alicia Kearns MP
@aliciakearns
, Chair of the British Foreign Affairs Select Committee, and Julie Turner, US Government Special Envoy for NK Human Rights, had an important discussion on human rights issues in
#NorthKorea
.
@APPGNK2024
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With Mary Robinson, the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for
#Cheadle
.
#GeneralElection2024
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Just 4days to go until
#LocalElections2022
! It's been non-stop leafleting, doorknocking and talking to residents is like a marathon. Our democratic vote has great power to make a better Council or choose a hardworking Councillor who can speak and act on your behalf, vote for one!
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Delighted to have spoken at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys
@agsb_official
in Manchester yesterday about the importance of education and freedom values. Thank you for the invitation.
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Beautiful sunny🌞 weather in Congleton today, for Fiona Bruce
@UK_FoRBEnvoy
.
#GeneralElection4July
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Beautiful sunny Friday afternoon to come out to deliver the leaflets in my ward
#DentonSouth
. My friends Cllr Patrick Redstone, Paul and Rosie drove all the way from Fiona Bruce MP's Constituency,
#Congleton
, to support my
#LocalElections2022
campaign.
#VoteConservative
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Really enjoyed visiting
@TWRuk
in Altrincham and meeting their lovely staff. Recorded the forcible repatriation of North Korean refugees and ongoing persecution & human rights violations. Of course, it was hard to avoid a chat about our next
#PrimeMinister
!
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Lovely weather in Haughton Green! Over 10,000 steps and 5 miles covered this sunny afternoon ahead of the
#LocalElections2022
!
#VoteConservative
on 5th May
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With Paul Athans, the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Hazel Grove, Stockport.
#GeneralElection2024
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A great speech by UK Prime Minister
@trussliz
this afternoon: What makes Britain great is our fundamental belief in freedom... United with our allies, we will stand up for freedom and democracy around the world – recognising we cannot have security at home without security abroad
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A busy day hosting and attending meetings in Parliament.
#APPGNorthKorea
#Parliament
#KoreanCommunityLeaders
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My latest
#LocalElections2023
campaign leaflet for
#DentonSouth
highlights some of my volunteer work for the community throughout the year, and proposes more committed work to serve its residents if I'm elected on Thursday 4th May.
#LocalElections2023
#Conservatives
#Tameside
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#OsloInnovationWeek
was a wonderful opportunity to speak about freedom values, had meetings with Norwegian MP Ola Elvestuen (former Secretary of Climate & Environment), Oslo University and other European friends much appreciated. Thanks to
@OsloFF
for inviting me to this event.
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Having personally experienced repatriation to
#NorthKorea
by Chinese authorities, I understand the dire consequences. China has persistently repatriated NK refugees, leading them to prison camps or even death. This critical issue can't be ignored
@UN
@UN_HRC
@JamesCleverly
My Questions in the
@UKHouseofLords
today abut Cambridge University links with Chinese state owned military technology company and the involuntary repatriation of North Korean refugees from China.
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Surprised to meet Scottish Member of Parliament
@JohnMasonMSP
at Refuel Festival in Fochabers, Scotland, this week. The beautiful landscape and stunning views made it even better as many families gathered to enjoy their holidays.
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Thank you Foreign Secretary
@JamesCleverly
, for your great attention to my questions regarding the repatriation of
#NorthKorean
refugees by Chinese authorities. He has promised to collaborate with
#SouthKorean
Foreign Minister
@FMParkJin
to address this issue with China.
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Receiving a special Happy Father's Day card from my daughter is a great privilege. On this special occasion of Father's Day, my thoughts and prayers are with those who are growing up without a father — for the name 'Father' is another name for love💙
#HappyFathersDay
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A warm invitation from the
#Brazilian
🇧🇷 Baptist Church in
#London
🇬🇧 last night. We had a blessed time🙏Thank you.
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A warm welcome from Loughborough University last night, and explained the level of persecution, suffering, and darkness endured by the
#NorthKorean
people under the totalitarian regime for many years. Thank you.
#LoughboroughUniversity
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North Korea to
#Brazil
🇧🇷
The story of
#persecution
in
#NorthKorea
and other countries around the world paid great attention to the
#Brazilian
people.
People who escape from those circumstances must tell their story.
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After a journey of 10hrs by trains & driving, I finally arrived at the Refuel Christian festival in Fochabers,
#Scotland
. Staying in a tent among other speakers & thousands of families is an unusual experience, &I'm looking forward to my sessions in the next two days
#Persecution
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On
#RemembranceDay
, I had the privilege of sharing my survival journey from
#NorthKorea
to find faith, freedom and hope in the face of persecution and darkness at a local church in
#Bradford
.
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Wonderful opportunity to speak at New Malden Baptist Church & St John's Hampton Wick yesterday.
#NewMalden
is a small town where both
#NorthKoreans
&
#SouthKoreans
harmonise to live together, & have exercised the forthcoming reunification of Korea(?)
#Persecution
#hope
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Had a beautiful sunrise Easter Holy Communion morning in Haughton Dale.
I wish you all a very Happy Easter!
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Privileged to speak to Sixth Form students at Cheadle Hulme School
@CheadleHulmeSch
. Established in 1855 to educate orphans & poor children of warehousemen & clerks in Manchester, today those students paid great attention to the dark situation in
#NorthKorea
and other countries.
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Privileged to attend President Yoon Sukyeol's speech at the Royal Gallery in the House of Lords this afternoon.
#UnitedKingdom
#RepublicofKorea
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It was a humble opportunity to speak at
@mgs_1515
, and hundreds of students attended to listen to our significant freedom values & how these values have changed & empowered someone's life to become. They raised many questions about how small acts of love can change the world.
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Third-time nomination & stand again for
#DentonSouth
in
#LocalElections2023
. Born in North Korea & having experienced great darkness & persecution well understand what this nomination & standing for democratic election again means. Renewed thanks to all residents of Denton South!
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A beautiful sunrise Easter Sunday morning service in Haughton Dale.
I wish you all a very
#HappyEaster
!
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Privileged to lead a seminar hosted by Religious Freedom Institute (
#RFI
) at Cumberland Lodge in
#Windsor
Great Park yesterday.
Thank you for the warm invitation.
#NorthKorea
#Persecution
#HumanRightsViolations
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Privileged to share my experience of the suffering journey from
#NorthKorea
to
#Britain
with many young students. And learning English & going to colleges and universities was the power of education that empowered me to stand for freedom of faith, expression, speech & opportunity
Thank you to everyone who has helped to organise The Swire Chinese Language Student Conference 2023. We finished the afternoon with talks by Cindy Yu, Assistant Editor at The Spectator, and Timothy Cho, an analyst of East Asian affairs.
#languages
@CindyXiaodanYu
@Timothycho08
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Great to attend
@TomTugendhat
MP's leadership husting today for the next leader of the Conservative Party. I listened to him speak about his experience in the British Army, his role as Security Minister in the government, his passions and his vision to serve the people of the UK.
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The first day in Washington DC was warmly received. Thank you.
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Privileged to have spoken to Sixth-Form students at Manchester Grammar School
@mgs_1515
about the values of freedom this afternoon. Thank you for the warm invitation.
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It was a privilege to speak at 145 yrs old
#CambridgeUniversity
Christian Union event last night, and hundreds of Cambridge students attended to listen to ongoing persecution, suppression and human rights violations in North Korea and other countries around the world today.
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Years may pass, but our laughter never ages. Reconnect with friends from Seoul, Washington DC, Sweden, London and Sheffield for endless conversations and timeless moments. Thank you.
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Great Monday evening with Manchester Universities Christian Unions, many students from
@OfficialUoM
@SalfordUni
@ManMetUni
@rncmlive
@UCCF
Very thoughtful topic of 'Rethink Suffering' & was able to share the ongoing persecution in
#NorthKorea
& other countries around the world.
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