Monthly Archives: November 2010

Dog Boosts Donations at Rally

November 1, 2010   Donation, LFNKR, North Korean Refugees, Public Awareness, Relief Work
Dog Boosts Donations at Rally

Helpful Dog, Momoko, Plays Important Role in Fundraising

On Oct. 23, in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, a large-scale rally was held in support of rescuing victims abducted by North Korea. Hosted by the metropolitan assembly legislator coalition and Investigation Commission on Missing Japanese Probably Related to North Korea (Japanese NGO), a rally for rescuing the victims abducted by North Korea was held on Oct. 23 at the square in front of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office.

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LFNKR Annual Report Released

November 1, 2010   Donation, LFNKR, North Korean Refugees, Relief Work

Introduction

When North Korea suddenly switched to a new currency in November 2009, the low limit for exchanges ensured that any savings accumulated in old currency by North Koreans largely vanished. This demonstrates that although the developing private market activity had only reached a rudimentary level, it was possible for people to accumulate new wealth. This growing segment of newly wealthy was dominating distribution and their voices began to be heard in their communities.

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