The article is an interview with Ji Seong-ho, a North Korean defector who lost his limbs in an accident while trying to find food during the North Korean famine. He recounts the lack of medical care and rehabilitation, the absence of support for disabled individuals in North Korea, and the torture he faced after being caught by North Korean authorities upon his return from China. Ji Seong-ho eventually defected in 2006 and now lives in Seoul, where he is a law student and an advocate for human rights as the president of NAUH. The interview highlights the dire human rights and disability rights situation in North Korea, contrasting it with the country's attempt to appear supportive of disabled individuals by sending a competitor to the 2012 Paralympics.

The World Humanitarian Summit, initiated by UN Secretary Ban Ki-moon and supported by the European Commission, took place in Istanbul on 23-24 May 2016. It aimed to revitalize global humanitarian efforts, with over 50 international leaders and 5,000 stakeholders participating. The EU, a major donor, committed to allocating 4% of its humanitarian funding to education. The Summit discussed crisis prevention, financing, adherence to International Humanitarian Law, and bridging the gap between development and humanitarian work. The 'Grand Bargain' was introduced to address the funding gap in humanitarian action. The Council of Europe, through Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland, committed to a 'Global Compact' to support refugees and asylum seekers, aligning with the European Convention on Human Rights. The EU's post-Summit statement, made by Commissioners Kristalina Georgieva, Neven Mimica, and Christos Stylianides, emphasized the need to turn commitments into action and called on global leaders to join in these efforts.

The article discusses the importance of language skills in the field of human rights work. It argues that knowing additional languages can significantly enhance employment opportunities, provide richer experiences, and help build a diversified network in the international human rights arena. The author references the six official languages of the United Nations and emphasizes the value of language skills in various scenarios, such as translation work and understanding cultural nuances. The article encourages those in human rights to pursue language learning, even if it's not a widely spoken language, and suggests resources like Duolingo, Memrise, and language schools for those interested in improving their language proficiency.

The article discusses the efforts of the organization 'Liberty in North Korea' in assisting North Korean refugees and its broader goal to 'accelerate change' within the repressive regime of North Korea. The organization focuses on rescuing refugees and raising awareness about the human rights situation in the country. However, the article also highlights criticism from some quarters regarding the group's priorities and methods. Questions are raised about the effectiveness of such external efforts to bring about change in North Korea, and whether the organization's resources could be better utilized in other ways that might have a more direct impact on the lives of North Koreans.

The state-run Korea Central News Agency has reported on North Korea's intensified efforts to prevent flood damage across the country. This initiative was emphasized by Cabinet Prime Minister Park Bong Ju during a conference meeting on Monday. Park underscored the importance of implementing flood damage prevention programs in anticipation of the upcoming regular rainy season, known as jangma. As part of these efforts, North Korea is undertaking large-scale construction projects, including the development of power stations along the Chongchon River.