We provide the data you need to conduct a variety of research projects.

Connecting researchers with the North Korean community


The easiest way to get real time insights from North Korean refugees.
Get the data you need to conduct a variety of research projects. 

We provide the data you 
need to conduct a variety of research projects.

Connecting researchers with the North Korean community


The easiest way to get real time insights from North Korean refugees. Get the data you need to conduct a variety of research projects.

Why Research with Woorion

Our Services

Content Testing

We invite North Korean defectors to test the content or service you wish to develop for North Korea to provide feedback on its feasibility and suitability.

Error Reduction

We strive to identify and directly contact individuals that meet specific research criteria to reduce the chance of errors and improve research efficiency.

Focus Groups

We provide the opportunity to listen to the thoughts and feedback of North Korean defectors about different types of content or activities at the ideation stage.

Target Population 
and  Sample Size

Members

+10,000


Panels

1,748


Research Projects

60


Region of Origin

Current Region of Residence 

Gender

Age

User Reviews

Reviews from institutions who have used Woorion’s survey service.


“Woorion has made it easier to conduct surveys. Not only was it helpful to find respondents, but it was great to have the surveys facilitated as well.”

(Professor Andrei Lankov / Kookmin University)



"Gratefully, the survey was conducted very swiftly, and we received a high rate of response from the surveys conducted via Woorion. As a result, I was able to complete the research I planned well. I would like to thank the North Korean defectors who responded to the Woorion survey." 

(Jeong Seung-mok/ Seoul National University)



"It is not easy to recruit North Korean participants who have defected for surveys pertaining to politics and economics. Because of Woorion’s meticulous and responsible cooperation we were able to produce a meaningful research. I sincerely apprecite it."

(Professor Oh Hyun-jin/ Korea University)



"With a strong network and years of experience, Woorion has found the people who fit our project. I was able to complete the study very successfully. I want to say thank you for your good cooperation." 

(Director, Kim Hyungmo/ NDI)




"Woorion has the great capacity to conduct important policy-related large-scale surveys, interviews, and research projects on various aspects of North Korea. Woorion works with the highest level of expertise, attention to detail, and empathy. I look forward to further collaborating with this great organization on research projects!" 

(Dr. Jieun Baek / Harvard University)




"While conducting the research with Woorion, we were able to recruit North Korean defectors who met the research needs. Additionally, if we had requests in the middle of the research a representative from Woorion swiftly helped us. Thanks to this, we were able to quickly recruit the number of people needed within the deadline and conducted the research smoothly."                       

(Professor Cho Soo-jin / Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary)


Process Guide 

Participating Institutions


Why Research  with Woorion

Our  Services 

Content Testing

We invite North Korean defectors to test the content or service you wish to develop for North Korea to provide feedback on its feasibility and suitability.

Error Reduction

We strive to identify and directly contact individuals that meet specific research criteria to reduce the chance of errors and improve research efficiency.

Focus Groups

We provide the opportunity to listen to the thoughts and feedback of North Korean defectors about different types of content or activities at the ideation stage.

Target Population and Sample Size

Members
Panels
Research Projects

+10,000

1,748

60


Region of Origin

Current Region of Residence

Gender 

Age

User Reviews

Reviews from institutions who have used Woorion’s survey service. 

“Woorion has made it easier to conduct surveys. Not only was it helpful to find respondents, but it was great to have the surveys facilitated as well.”



(Professor Andrei Lankov / Kookmin University) 

"Gratefully, the survey was conducted very swiftly, and we received a high rate of response from the surveys conducted via Woorion. As a result, I was able to complete the research I planned well. I would like to thank the North Korean defectors who responded to the Woorion survey." 

(Jeong Seung-mok/ Seoul National University)

"It is not easy to recruit North Korean participants who have defected for surveys pertaining to politics and economics. Because of Woorion’s meticulous and responsible cooperation we were able to produce a meaningful research. I sincerely apprecite it."

(Professor Oh Hyun-jin/ Korea University)

"With a strong network and years of experience, Woorion has found the people who fit our project. I was able to complete the study very successfully. I want to say thank you for your good cooperation."


(Director, Kim Hyungmo/ NDI)

"Woorion has the great capacity to conduct important policy-related large-scale surveys, interviews, and research projects on various aspects of North Korea. Woorion works with the highest level of expertise, attention to detail, and empathy. I look forward to further collaborating with this great organization on research projects!" 

(Dr. Jieun Baek / Harvard University)



“While conducting the research with Woorion,
we were able to recruit North Korean defectors who met the research needs. Additionally,
if we had requests in the middle of the research a
representative from Woorion swiftly helped us. Thanks to this, we were able to quickly recruit the number of people needed within the deadline and conducted the research smoothly
(Professor Cho Soo-jin / Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary )

 Process Guide

Participating Institutions






UNITY OF BRIDGE WOORION

CEO Dae-Hyeon Park

NGO Registration Number  : 678-82-00212


14th floor CBS Building

159-1, Mokdongseo-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Tell. +82.2.2649.0206 / E-mail. info@woorion.org


COPYRIGHTⒸ 2015 WOORI ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

UNITY OF BRIDGE WOORION

CEO Dae-Hyeon Park

NGO Registration Number  : 678-82-00212


14th floor CBS Building

159-1, Mokdongseo-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Tell. +82.2.2649.0206 / E-mail. info@woorion.org

COPYRIGHTⒸ 2015 WOORI ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.