Description: (Human rights activist,)
Kang Chol-hwan is a well-known figure in North Korean affairs due to his background as a defector and former prisoner at the Yodok concentration camp. He is the founder and president of the North Korea Strategy Center, an organization that advocates for human rights in North Korea. Kang is also an accomplished author, having co-written the highly regarded book "The Aquariums of Pyongyang." His expertise on North Korean matters is demonstrated through his role as a staff writer covering the region for The Chosun Ilbo.