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Research and education
Agentic LLM for Information Access among Refugees: A Field Report from a Resource-Constrained Organization (5th Workshop on NLP for Positive Impact, EMNLP 2026)
Youngah Kim on emergency psychiatric care refused to children without residence status (Kukmin Ilbo)
Presentation at the Korea Refugee Research Network 2026 Refugee Forum: Promoting Meaningful Participation of Refugees (Seoul National University Asia Center)
On July 24, 2026, MAP refugee activist Shaima and Executive Director Youngah Kim presented at the Korea Refugee Research Network 2026 Refugee Forum.
MAP Selected for the Korean Health and Medical Workers' Union Labor-Civil Society Solidarity Fund (Reported by Rapportian)
Refugee Families Who Ran with MAP in the Save the Children International Children's Marathon (Reported by Yonhap News)
Yonhap News reported that a Syrian refugee couple and their ten children ran with MAP in the Children's Marathon on May 2, 2026.
Migrant detention response network, of which MAP is a member, publishes a white paper on the "shrimp-binding" torture case (Lawissue)
On March 13, 2026, the Migrant Detention Response Network published the activity white paper of the joint committee on the detention center torture cases.
2025 Korea Refugee Forum (Seoul National University of Education, December 9, 2025)
[Policy] 2025 Report Meeting: Monitoring the Livelihood Support System for Asylum Seekers
Beyond ‘Refugee Status Determination’ to ‘Refugees' Right to Health’ (Reported by Ordinary Media)
2025 World Human Rights Cities Forum Presentation: How Can We Realize the Public Nature of Refugee Health?
Presentation by Kim Young-ah, Representative of MAP, at the 2025 World Human Rights Cities Forum.
Peace Academy 2024: Refugee Women Today and Solidarity as Migrant Women
Peace Academy 2024: Refugee Systems and Immigration Policy – Korea x Japan
The tenth and final lecture of Peace Academy 2024 is on refugee systems and immigration policy in Korea and Japan. Please see the details below.
Peace Academy 2024: Korean Language Education for Refugees and Social Integration
Peace Academy 2024: Religious Life of Refugees
Peace Academy 2024: Refugee Youth Talk About Higher Education
[Peace Academy 2024] An online lecture for strengthening the capacity of refugee supporters. Topic: Refugee youth talk about higher education.
Peace Academy 2024: Empowering Refugee Youth – Going to University
Peace Academy 2024: Housing Support for Refugees and Cooperation with Local Communities
Peace Academy 2024: Building Relationships with Refugee Communities and Exploring Meaningful Refugee Participation
Introducing the 2024 Peace Academy for Refugee Supporters
Peace Academy 2024: Starting to Support Refugees, Trauma-Informed Care
UNITAR CIFAL Jeju Workshop “Education Without Borders: Shaping Quality Education for Refugees from Pre-Primary to Tertiary” (Jeju)
On 13 to 15 November 2024, Youngah Kim of MAP presented MAP's cases, including a vocational scholarship programme, at a UNITAR CIFAL Jeju workshop.
A New Integrated Model for the Mental Health of Refugees and Migrants (Launch Symposium of the Mental Health Advancement for Refugees in Korea (MHARK), Society of Korean Women Psychiatrists)
On 29 June 2024, Youngah Kim of MAP presented at the MHARK launch symposium of the Society of Korean Women Psychiatrists.
Guide to Providing Easy-to-Read Information for Refugees, MAP 1.0
2024 International Women's Day, Challenges and Opportunities for Women in the Workplace: A Journey Toward Women's Empowerment (Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Korea)
On 7 March 2024, Youngah Kim of MAP joined a panel on immigrant women in the workplace at the EU Delegation's International Women's Day event.
Peace Academy for Prospective (Refugee) Rights Activists in Korea – National Human Rights Commission Session (2023/12/28)
Peace Academy for Prospective (Refugee) Rights Activists in Korea – Mental Health Session (2023/12/28)
Peace Academy for Prospective (Refugee) Rights Activists in Korea – Labor Session: Registration (2023/12/26)
Peace Academy for Prospective (Refugee) Rights Activists in Korea – People's Petition System (Gukmin Sinmungo) Session (2023/12/27)
Peace Academy for Prospective Refugee Rights Activists in Korea – Interpretation Skills Session: Registration (2023/12/21)
2023 Korea-EU Civil Society Network Human Rights Conference “Realizing Diversity: Practicing Inclusion” (2023.12.7)
[Webinar] Toward a More Inclusive Society: The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Confronting Hatred and Discrimination
Lecture at Guri Inchang High School
On 12 July 2023, MAP gave a lecture at Guri Inchang High School.
Lecture at the Gunsan Youth Culture House
On 6 July 2023, MAP gave a lecture at the Gunsan Youth Culture House.
Lecture for the Gwangju Migrant Rights Activist Training Program
On 1 July 2023, MAP gave a lecture at the Gwangju Migrant Rights Activist Training Program.
Lecture at Chungju Yeseong Girls' High School
On 21 June 2023, MAP gave a lecture at Chungju Yeseong Girls' High School.
2023 Refugee Forum: Participation in the Forum on Refugees' Settlement in Korea and Expanding Protection, and in the Session for Speakers with Lived Experience
Access to Mental Health Services Among Refugees in Korea: Current State and Challenges (Symposium, 2023 Spring Conference of the Korean Neuropsychiatric Association)
On 21 April 2023, Youngah Kim of MAP presented on refugees' access to mental health services at a Korean Neuropsychiatric Association symposium.
Materials from the 2022 Report Meeting on the Results of Monitoring the Migrant Human Rights Guidelines (Living as an Asylum Seeker in Korea)
[Problem-Solving Solution Lab] How Can We Work Sustainably with Volunteers? | Migration to Asia Peace MAP
2022 Report Meeting on the Results of Monitoring the Migrant Human Rights Guidelines – Korea's Refugee Application Procedures and Treatment: Health (Director Youngah Kim)
Special Lecture for the Kyung Hee University Course “Major Issues in Korean Society”
On 30 November 2022, MAP gave a special lecture in the Kyung Hee University course "Major Issues in Korean Society".
Training for Counselors at Youandme Psychological Counseling Institute
On 9 November 2022, MAP gave a lecture to counselors at the Youandme Psychological Counseling Institute.
“Art + Education” in Elementary Classrooms Where Teachers and Students Grow Together (2022 Seoul Arts Education Lab <Evolution of Questions> Open Talk 1, Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture)
[2022 Jeju Forum] [Youth Session] For the First Time in Refugee Life: The Beginning of Coexistence and Cooperation Between Refugees and the Citizen
[SDG Youth Academy] Efforts Required of Young People to Bring Peace Beyond Hatred Caused by Nationalism and Racism
Lecture for the 2022 Introductory Course for Youth Citizen Practitioners, Seongbuk Youth Citizens' Association
On 26 September 2022, MAP gave a lecture at the 2022 Introductory Course for Youth Citizen Practitioners of the Seongbuk Youth Citizens' Association.
Supporting the Mental Health of Migrants and Refugees (Korean Neuropsychiatric Association, Korea Mental Health Foundation Social Empathy Workshop)
On 27 August 2022, MAP presented "Supporting the Mental Health of Migrants and Refugees" at a Korean Neuropsychiatric Association workshop.
Refugees (Education and Meeting with Refugees): Youth Education Academy, Eunpyeong Migrant Workers Center
The Eunpyeong Migrant Workers Center held a six-session youth academy on refugees on Zoom from 13 July to 17 August 2022, supported by MAP.
Lecture at the Bangbae Global Academy
On 6 July 2022, MAP gave a lecture at the Bangbae Global Academy.
Books to Read Together with Refugee and Migrant Children and Youth and Korean Children and Youth (Amnesty International Korea <Claim Your Rights> Relay Book Review Series 8)
Youngah Kim of MAP wrote the eighth piece in the Amnesty International Korea blog relay book review series <Claim Your Rights>.
Chungcheongbuk-do International Education Institute Peace Academy Special Lecture: ‘International Protection of Refugees and the Local Community’
International Academic Conference: Discussion on Refugees' Participation in Civil Society
Nansen Forum 2022 Lecture 1: Refugees' Experiences of COVID-19
Questions COVID-19 Left in Our Society: A Human Rights Activist Answers (COVID-19 Emergency Support Results Report Meeting, Human Rights Foundation SARAM)
On 29 March 2022, MAP presented at the COVID-19 emergency support results report meeting of the Human Rights Foundation SARAM.
Lecture for Teacher Job Training at Chungbuk International Education Institute
On 2 February 2022, MAP gave a lecture at the teacher job training at the Chungbuk International Education Institute.
Korea Migrant Women's Human Rights Center, Presentation of the Survey on Migrants' Pandemic Experiences in Korean Society and Discussion Meeting on Integration Support for Migrants: Presentation on Refugees' Experiences During COVID-19
Second-Half 2021 Korean Human Rights Society Conference: Refugees' Right to Survival and the Absence of Refugee Policy
Korean Society, Refugees and Human Rights (Lecture for Teachers at Unam Middle School)
On 29 November 2021, MAP gave a lecture titled "Korean Society, Refugees and Human Rights" for teachers at Unam Middle School.
Current State of Refugee Protection in Korea (MAINS, Sungkonghoe University)
On 10 November 2021, MAP gave a lecture titled "Current State of Refugee Protection in Korea" at MAINS, Sungkonghoe University.
2021 EU-Korea Civil Society Conference: Exchange and Cooperation for Anti-Discrimination
2021 Online International Issues Expo “Refugees After COVID”: Interview with a Refugee Activist (International Youth Center)
The International Youth Center interviewed Youngah Kim of MAP for its 2021 online International Issues Expo; the video was released on 9 November 2021.
Korean Society, Refugees and Human Rights (Jeonju Citizens' Human Rights School)
On 5 November 2021, MAP gave a lecture titled "Korean Society, Refugees and Human Rights" at the Jeonju Citizens' Human Rights School.
Understanding and Practice of the World of Refugee and Migrant Interpreting (Training Workshop with Homointer)
On 29 October 2021, MAP gave a lecture titled "Understanding and Practice of the World of Refugee and Migrant Interpreting" at a workshop with Homointer.
[Diaspora Film Festival Online Academy] Diaspora, a Prism for Understanding the Age of Migration
Nansen Forum 2021 Lecture 1: Refugee Human Rights That the Refugee Act Cannot Explain
Global Citizens Meet Refugees (2021 Global Citizenship Education Training for Elementary and Secondary Teachers on Study-Research Leave)
On 27 May 2021, MAP gave a lecture "Global Citizens Meet Refugees" at a global citizenship education training for teachers on study-research leave.
Refugee Protection and Human-Centered Technology (Gyeonggibuk Science High School)
On 25 May 2021, MAP gave a lecture titled "Refugee Protection and Human-Centered Technology" at Gyeonggibuk Science High School.
University of Essex Human Rights in Asia Conference 2021: Everyday experiences of refugees and asylum seekers (Panelist)
Advocates for Public Interest Law (APIL): COVID-19 and How the Korean Government Has Scarred Refugees' Lives
2021 Guidebook on Responding to Refugee Child Abuse
Introduction to Political Sociology Lecture (Kangwon National University, Online)
On December 14, 2020, MAP lectured online in the Introduction to Political Sociology course at Kangwon National University.
2020 Online Series: Racism in East Asia (2020) [KOR/JPN]
Introduction to International Studies Lecture (Jeonbuk National University)
On November 17, 2020, MAP lectured in the Introduction to International Studies course at Jeonbuk National University.
2020 Colloquium of the Institute of Social Science, Jeonbuk National University
On November 17, 2020, MAP presented at the 2020 colloquium of the Institute of Social Science, Jeonbuk National University.
[Camp (Incorporated Association)] 2020 Online Talk Show and Dialogue on Global Citizenship Education
Sustainable Living with Refugees (Camp (Incorporated Association) 2020 Global Citizenship Education “Peace and Justice” Workshop)
On July 8, 2020, MAP presented “Sustainable Living with Refugees” at the 2020 Global Citizenship Education “Peace and Justice” workshop of Camp.
Understanding and Practice of the World of Refugee and Migrant Interpreting (Basic Training Workshop with Homointer)
On June 30, 2020, MAP lectured on “Understanding and Practice of the World of Refugee and Migrant Interpreting” in a workshop with Homointer.
2020 Korea-EU Civil Society Network Workshop: The Impact of COVID-19 on Migrants and Refugees and the Response of Korean Civil Society
Refugee Rights and Refugee Education (College of Education, Yeungnam University)
On May 22, 2020, MAP lectured on “Refugee Rights and Refugee Education” at the College of Education, Yeungnam University.
The Anti-Discrimination Act and Feminism: Moving Beyond Hatred of Refugees and Racist Feminism (Discussion)
12.20 Current State of and Directions for Improving Refugee Health: Symposium at Seoul Red Cross Hospital On Dream Hope Clinic
MAP took part as a discussant in the symposium on the current state of and directions for improving refugee health.
Refugee Stories Through Human Books (3rd Democracy, Human Rights and Constitution Lecture Series, Jeonbuk Peace and Human Rights Solidarity)
On December 4, 2019, MAP led “Refugee Stories Through Human Books” in the 3rd Democracy, Human Rights and Constitution Lecture Series in Jeonbuk.
<Korea Artist Prize 2019> Artist Talk: Artist Kim Ayoung (National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art)
On November 15, 2019, MAP activist Yasmin took part as a project participant in the artist talk of Kim Ayoung for the Korea Artist Prize 2019.
2019 Report Meeting on the Results of Monitoring the Migrant Human Rights Guidelines
“Refugees and the Domino of Hatred” (Monthly Special Lecture of the Catholic Diocese of Incheon, <Peace and Perspectives>)
On November 6, 2019, MAP lectured on “Refugees and the Domino of Hatred” in the monthly series <Peace and Perspectives> of the Catholic Diocese of Incheon.
Understanding and Practice of the World of Refugee Interpreting (Basic Training with Homointer)
On September 27, 2019, MAP lectured on “Understanding and Practice of the World of Refugee Interpreting” in the basic training held with Homointer.
5.18 Academy Lecture: Refugees and Host Country's Politics and Economy, Revolving Around Syria Refugees
On August 31, 2019, MAP lectured at the 5.18 Academy on “Refugees and Host Country's Politics and Economy: Revolving Around Syria Refugees.”
2019 Forum on the Reality of Discrimination in Migrants' Health Insurance and Ways to Improve It
Activist Jooyoun Cho gave a presentation on the problem and the reality of health insurance discrimination against refugees.
Speaker at the Post-Screening Talk for <Nowhere Man>, MWTV Cine Salon
On July 3, 2019, MAP took part as a speaker in the post-screening talk (GV) for <Nowhere Man> at the MWTV Cine Salon.
Basic Training for Refugee Volunteers and Refugee Activists (Ansan Global Youth Center)
On May 25, 2019, MAP conducted basic training for refugee volunteers and refugee activists at the Ansan Global Youth Center.
Guest Lectures for Human Rights and Introduction to Sociology Courses at Jeonbuk National University
On May 17, 2019, MAP gave guest lectures in the human rights course and the Introduction to Sociology course at Jeonbuk National University.
2019 Training for Refugee Medical Interpreting Volunteers (April 13, 26 and 27)
MAP held training for refugee medical interpreting volunteers on April 13, 26 and 27, 2019.
Embracing Refugees Instead of Hatred and Discrimination: ‘Refugees’ Outside the ‘Nation’ and Young People Who Are ‘Refugees at Heart’ (Presentation)
Kim Youngah presented at the youth policy talk concert ‘Refugees Among Us’, hosted by the Democratic Party of Korea.
On the Political Agency of Refugees in the ‘Beautiful Prison’ of Korea (Presentation)
2019 First Migration Policy Forum: Discrimination in Migrants' Right to Health (Discussion)
On January 16, 2019, MAP Representative Youngah Kim spoke as a discussant on refugees' right to health at the first Migration Policy Forum of 2019.
2018 Courage and Poetry: Symposium on Refugees and Art in an Age of Fluidity
Who Is Welfare For? (Special Lecture for “Social Problems,” Graduate School of Social Welfare, Soongsil University)
On December 3, 2018, MAP lectured on “Who Is Welfare For?” in the “Social Problems” course at Soongsil University.
Refugees, Between Hospitality and Hatred (November Monthly Lecture, Sipsiilban)
On November 21, 2018, MAP gave a lecture titled “Refugees, Between Hospitality and Hatred” at the November monthly lecture of Sipsiilban in Incheon.
2018 The Present and Future of the Republic of Korea's Refugee Act: Academic Conference on Strengthening Refugee Protection (Discussion)
2018 Korean Society for Qualitative Research in Social Welfare Autumn Conference: Before Diagnosing and Prescribing for Refugee Welfare in Korea (Presentation)
Lecture 2: Refugee Hatred and a Human Rights Perspective (2nd Democracy, Human Rights and Constitution Lecture Series, Jeonbuk Peace and Human Rights Solidarity)
On October 11, 2018, MAP gave Lecture 2, “Refugee Hatred and a Human Rights Perspective,” in Jeonju, in a Jeonbuk Peace and Human Rights Solidarity series.
How Refugees Build Families in Korea: Report Forum on the Treatment of Recognized Refugees, “Living as a Refugee in Korea” (National Human Rights Commission of Korea, Korea Refugee Rights Network)
On September 19, 2018, MAP presented “How Refugees Build Families in Korea” at a report forum on the treatment of recognized refugees held in Seoul.
Understanding the World of Refugee Interpreting: A Forum for All Who Travel the World of Interpreting (Homointer)
On September 12, 2018, MAP gave a lecture on “Understanding the World of Refugee Interpreting” at a forum organized by Homointer in Seoul.
NATV National Assembly Broadcasting “Direct Talk, Debate Dangdang” Episode 42: Finding Solutions to the “Yemeni Refugee Conflict” in Our Society
MAP Director Youngah Kim appeared on Episode 42 of the NATV National Assembly Broadcasting program “Direct Talk, Debate Dangdang,” aired on July 5, 2018.
Workshop for Medical Interpreters in Refugee Health Screening (Seoul)
On May 12, 2018, MAP held a workshop for medical interpreters in refugee health screening in Seoul.
2018 First Asian Refugee Forum: Rethinking Refugees
First Asia Refugee Forum, “Rethinking Refugees: Toward Their Sustainable Future”, with speakers including MAP Executive Director Kim Youngah.
2017 Forum on Gender-Equal Constitutional Amendment for Everyone: Extending Equality by Treating People as Persons Rather Than Only as Citizens
2017 “Korean Society and Refugee Human Rights”: The Present of the Korean Refugee Rights Movement
Forum on the Education of Karen Refugee Children (World Refugee Day Photo Exhibition “Songs of the Border Children,” Gallery Godo)
For World Refugee Day 2017, MAP held the photo exhibition “Songs of the Border Children” in Seoul and a forum on Karen refugee children's education.
Humanitarian Demining Partnership Talk Party (Won Il-han Hall, Ruth Chapel, Yonsei University)
On October 13, 2016, MAP held a talk party on “Humanitarian Demining Partnership” at Yonsei University. About 30 organizations and experts took part.
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