고난의 행군
They organize study meetings and conferences, rallies and workshops, and exhibitions. Trips to North Korea are also arranged. Humanitarian aid was organized during the North Korean famine, "Juche" study seminars are held, and books are translated and published. Since 1970 the association publishes the quarterly magazine "Korea-information". The association has roughly 300 members. In 2011 the Vice Chairman was interviewed by state radio after the death of Kim Jong-il. The association is based in Stockholm and is independent of any political parties.