Passion into action: Leading refugees to safety

Counter-human trafficking expert Michael Kim inspires students during his HYPE Career Ready keynote Thursday.

Michael Kim gave up a promising financial planning business in Chicago to pursue his passion: helping North Korean refugees escape a life of oppression. New Year’s Day in 2003, when Kim left the U.S. with two duffel bags and a one-way ticket to China, he began his journey to lead the refugees – and especially victims of sex trafficking – to safety and freedom. As the final HYPE Career Ready speaker this academic year, the laid-back Kim shared his story with the 'Berg community Thursday, revealing his personal lessons for successfully dealing with conflict.

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