Escaping North Korea: Media Archive & Press Resources

As FEATURED On:

"One of the most incredible stories of personal bravery I've ever heard. One man equipped only with his passion and a group of people equally committed, helping North Koreans escape through a modern-day underground railroad."

— Jon Stewart, The Daily Show

Mike Kim discusses the perilous 6,000-mile journey through the Asian Underground Railroad and the reality of the North Korean refugee crisis on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360.

As SEEN On GLOBAL MEDIA:

Television & Broadcast

1. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart – Featured guest discussing the "modern-day underground railroad."

2. CNN Anderson Cooper 360 – Insight into the China-North Korea border.

3. BBC Outlook – Personal accounts of life on the border.

4. CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) – Deep dive into the humanitarian efforts of Crossing Borders.

Print & Digital Journalism

1. The Wall Street Journal – "Fights and Flight": A review of Mike Kim’s frontline work.

2. The Korea Herald – Helping North Korean refugees at the risk of personal safety.

3. Japan Times – Analysis of the impact of refugees on North Korean society.

As SEEN On INTERNATIONAL MEDIA:

South Korean Media Highlights:

1. Yonhap News: Featured coverage on Mike’s transition from financial planner to humanitarian.

2. Chosun Ilbo: Insights into the "secret" lives of North Koreans and the demand for outside media.

3. JoongAng Daily: "No Easy Way Out" – Highlighting the dangers of the escape route.

Japanese Media Highlights:

1. Tokyo Shimbun: Spreading global awareness about the refugee crisis.

Media FAQ’s

Who is Mike Kim?

Mike Kim is the author of Escaping North Korea and the founder of Crossing Borders. He spent four years living on the China-North Korea border helping North Korean refugees.

What is the "modern day Underground Railroad"?

It is a 6,000-mile secret escape route through China, Laos, and Thailand used by North Korean refugees seeking freedom, as documented in Mike Kim’s book.