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Hyeonseo Lee

Hyeonseo Lee

Keynote Speaker: Advocate for the Human Rights of North Koreans as Political Refugees

Hyeonseo Lee Biography

Hyeonseo Lee is a North Korean defector living in Seoul, South Korea. She has completed writing her memoir, "The Girl With Seven Names", which was published in July 2015 in more than 20 countries and has become a global bestseller.

Hyeonseo has given testimony about North Korean human rights in front of a special panel of the UN Security Council, and has discussed the issues with important leaders such as UN Ambassador Samantha Powers.

Hyeonseo has written articles for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal Korea Real-Time, the London School of Economics Big Ideas blog, and worked as a student journalist for the South Korean Ministry of Unification. She has also been interviewed by the BBC, CNN, CBS News and numerous other television, newspaper and radio outlets throughout the world. She spoke at the Oslo Freedom Forum in May 2014.

She is currently writing another book with other female North Koreans living in South Korea, and is planning to start an organization to help promising North Korean refugees interact with the international community.

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Hyeonseo Lee Videos

Why I escaped from my brainwashed country | Hyeonseo Lee ...
Hyeonseo Lee: My escape from North Korea
What would it take for HyeonSeo Lee to be on TED.com? - YouTube

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What topics does Hyeonseo Lee speak about?

Hyeonseo Lee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity, Technology, International Business, Social Activism, TED, Literary, Motivational and Non-Profit & Association.

Where does Hyeonseo Lee travel from?

Hyeonseo Lee generally travels from Seoul, South Korea and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Hyeonseo Lee?

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Hyeonseo Lee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity, Technology and International Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Hyeonseo Lee for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Hyeonseo Lee generally travels from Seoul, South Korea and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lisa Kristine, Eleanor Longden and Dr. Samantha Nutt. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hyeonseo Lee for an upcoming event.

Hyeonseo Lee Videos

Why I escaped from my brainwashed country | Hyeonseo Lee ...
Hyeonseo Lee: My escape from North Korea
What would it take for HyeonSeo Lee to be on TED.com? - YouTube
Hyeonseo Lee: Escaping North Korea - YouTube

Hyeonseo Lee Reviews

  • The event went very smoothly and Hyeonseo was brilliant in her delivery.
    Asian Private Banker - Nov 07 2013

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