NORTH KOREAN RIGHTS

Expresses solidarity with the North Korean refugees in their quest for relief from hunger and persecution. Applauds United States Secretary of State John Kerry's initiative for taking steps toward the development of a framework for the resumption of talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and articulates support for development of a Human Rights and Democracy program that includes meaningful cultural and educational exchanges with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Calls upon President Barack Obama to appoint a special envoy for human rights in North Korea and implores Congress to take a leadership role in forming an international framework for resettlement of North Korean refugees both here and abroad.