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Simple Surveys, Powerful Insights

The easiest way to get real-time insights from North Korean refugees.


Use the data needed to conduct surveys for a variety of purposes to produce the results you need.


    Simple Surveys, 

    Powerful Insight

         The easiest way to get real-time 

          insights from North Korean Refugees


         + 10,000 People

        + 1,550 Panels

        + 60 Projects

Connecting North Korea Researchers

with North Korean Defectors



Finding and connecting with willing study participants is a common challenge those researching North Korea. That’s why we, at Woorion, strive to become the bridge that connects researchers with defectors in order to facilitate accurate, reliable, and meaningful research on North Korea.

Target Population and Sample Size

North Korean Defector Members and Panel Using Woorion

Members
Panels
Research in Progress

+10,000

1,748

60

Woorion Panel Statistics

<Region of Origin>

<Current Region of Residence>

Region
Proportion of People
Gangwon-do
2.60%
Ryanggang-do
29.2%
Pyeong-an-do
5.3%
Pyeong-an-jik-hal-shi
4.9%
Hamgyoung-do
53.1%
Hwanghae-do
3.7%
Chagang-do
0.2%
Region
Proportion of People
Seoul
38.28%
Gyeonggi-do
50%
Gangwon-do
0.94%
Chungcheong-do
2.69%
Jeolla-do
3.37%
Gyeongsang-do
4.72%

<Panel age>

10s20s30s40s50s60s
2%26%30%26%14%2%

Advantages of Research

Woorion has more than 10,000 members, about one-third of the total number of North Korean defectors (about 33,000), and has the information to produce the results needed for a more diverse survey.

Identification of North Korean
defectors is possible

We thoroughly manage information on North Korean defectors and keep updating various information.

Capacity to Get Accurate
and Fast Resul


We proceed with panels that participate in the surveys faithfully leading to accurate and fast results.

Capacity to Recruit
a Variety of Samples

In addition to the conventional recruitment targets, 

we can also help recruit those under difficult (specific) conditions.

High Quality Survey Results

Rather than taking on a lot of research projects annually, 

we strive to efficiently conduct five to six projects investing a lot time and effort to produce high quality results.

Provisional Service

Content Testing


A service that invites North Korean defectors to test the content or service you intend to develop for North Korea, and receive feedback on things such as whether it can be carried out in North Korea. 

Inspection Service


We provide a service where we inspect and confirm the delivery of specific information or content within North Korea and or specific regions. 

Preventing Survey Errors


We do not simply advertise to recruit, but identify the targets that meet the desired conditions, and message them individually, preventing larger survey errors by not allowing just anyone to participate.

Collecting Ideas


We provide the opportunity to listen to the thoughts and feedback from North Korean defectors about different kinds of content or activities relating to North Korea you may want to develop in its ideation stage. 

Process Guide

Research (Survey) Contact and Meeting

Survey Conditions Drafting and Filing Contract

Survey Recruitment Sample Check 

Configuration and Panel

Translation and Consulting

Recruitment of Survey Participants 

and Conducting Surveys

Survey Cost Budgeting and a Tax Filing

User Review

Reviews of 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)


Participating Institutions


Woorion Panel Statistics

<Region of Origin>

<Current Region of Residence>

Region
Proportion of People
Gangwon-do
2.60%
Ryanggang-do
29.2%
Pyeong-an-do
5.3%
Pyeong-an-jik-hal-shi
4.9%
Hamgyoung-do
53.1%
Hwanghae-do
3.7%
Chagang-do
0.2%
Region
Proportion of People
Seoul
38.28%
Gyeonggi-do
50%
Gangwon-do
0.94%
Chungcheong-do
2.69%
Jeolla-do
3.37%
Gyeongsang-do
4.72%
10s20s30s40s50s60s
2%26%30%26%14%2%

Advantages

of Research

Woorion has more than 10,000 members, about one-third of the total number of North Korean defectors (about 33,000), and has the information to produce the results needed for a more diverse survey.



Identification of North Korean defectors is possible

We thoroughly manage information on North Korean defectors 
and keep updating various information.














Capacity to Get Accurate and Fast Results

We proceed with panels that participate in the surveys 
faithfully leading to accurate and fast results.















Capacity to Recruit a Variety of Samples

In addition to the conventional recruitment targets, 
we can also help recruit those under difficult (specific) conditions.













High Quality Survey Results

Rather than taking on a lot of research projects annually, 
we strive to efficiently conduct five to six projects investing 
a lot time and effort to produce high quality results.



Provisional Services

Content Testing


A service that invites North Korean defectors to test the content or service you intend to develop for North Korea, and receive feedback on things such as whether it can be carried out in North Korea. 

Preventing Survey Errors

 

We do not simply advertise to recruit, but identify the targets that meet the desired conditions, and message them individually, preventing larger survey errors by not allowing just anyone to participate.  

Inspection Service

 

We provide a service where we inspect and confirm the delivery of specific information or content within North Korea and or specific regions.  

Collecting Ideas


We provide the opportunity to listen to the thoughts and feedback from North Korean defectors about different kinds of content or activities relating to North Korea you may want to develop in its ideation stage.

Process Guide

Research (Survey) Contact and Meeting

Survey Conditions Drafting and Filing Contract  

Survey Recruitment Sample Check Configuration and Panel

Translation and Consulting

Recruitment of Survey Participants and Conducting Surveys

Survey Cost Budgeting and a Tax Filing

User Review

Reviews of 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)

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.