Stand Up Seoul uses comedy to support North Korean refugees

North Korean refugees living in South Korea encounter numerous challenges as they attempt to adjust to their new environment. One significant difficulty they face is learning English, which is essential for securing employment and pursuing further education. Freedom Speakers International (FSI) aims to tackle this problem by providing free, personalized English and public speaking tutoring to North Korean refugees.

By enabling these refugees to communicate effectively in English, FSI not only enhances their lives but also amplifies their stories, allowing them to reach audiences across the globe. In addition to tutoring, FSI organizes public speaking competitions in English to further promote the refugees' abilities and experiences.

This Saturday, Stand Up Seoul will host a comedy show to raise funds for FSI, with all ticket sales contributing to supporting North Korean refugees. The performance will feature seven comedians, among them Simmone P., who also serves as a support advocate for FSI. The event is being organized by Pat Bong, a well-known Canadian comedian based in Seoul.

Bong had been planning the show and learned about Simmone P.'s presence in Seoul on the event's date. He recognized the opportunity to create a positive experience for the audience while simultaneously supporting an important cause.