SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Mike now lectures to audiences worldwide about his experiences at the China-North Korea border. He has been invited as a guest author for Barnes & Noble book signings and frequently speaks at university campuses. He has lectured at locations such as Harvard Law, Georgetown University, Oxford University, Cambridge University, and the University of Toronto. He has also spoken at the US State Department Foreign Service Institute and did a joint Barnes & Noble event with Congressman Ed Royce in June 2009. Touring since 2001, Mike has now shared his stories of inspiration, courage, and hope on four continents. Through his book and public speaking tour he hopes to raise awareness about the plight of North Korea. He frequently appears in the media such as The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, CNN Anderson Cooper 360, and The Wall Street Journal.  He has also been interviewed by major international media groups such as BBC, Reuters, Yonhap News Agency, The Korea Times, The Korea Daily, and Seoul Broadcasting System. His organization, Crossing Borders, testified in a congressional hearing on the topic of “Combating Human Trafficking in China."

Business - Mike also shares his inspirational and motivational message with the business community. A student of business for many years, he speaks about business principles learned during his years at the border. He shares about his experience creating organization that has become among the most recognized names in North Korean refugee work. He candidly discusses the many challenges he faced and overcame along the way such as house arrest, interrogation, and being held at gunpoint. He tells of the preparation and perseverance required to lead refugees through the 6,000-mile Asian underground railroad. Most importantly, he challenges listeners to never give up and communicates that it is possible to overcome in the face of impossible odds – a lesson he personally learned from the North Korean refugees. Mike spoke at the Google Headquarters in June 2009.

If you would like to invite Mike Kim for an event or interview please send an email to contact@escapingnorthkorea.com. Due to the large volume of emails we receive, we will only be able to reply to media and speaking requests. Please note that we check email daily and there is no need to submit your request elsewhere.