UPDATES

Updated UN Exemption for IGNIS Community's Medical Equipment

We've Moved Donation Platforms!

Updated OFAC Sanctions (Aug 2023)

Discovering Joy & Other Updates

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IGNIS Community Receives Multi-Entry Special Validation Passports

What’s Motivating North Korea?

Chuseok in North Korea

FORM 990 AVAILABLE

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Update on IGNIS Community's Address

Empower Portland 2022 by Reah International

A Little Update from Ignis Community

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Sharing Goes on Part 2

Sharing Goes On is a awareness campaign to continually remind ourselves of the little feet that need warmth this winter!

Sharing Goes On!

Join us in #sharinggoeson!

A Special Project During the Pandemic

Read about a special project we have been working on due to the needs during this pandemic

Multiple-Entry Special Validation Passports Now on the Table!

We are happy to announce a special update regarding passports!

Divided Families Reunification Act Passed in House!

Now is the time to act. Join the advocacy campaign by contacting your state representatives, and let them know that you support H.R.1504- Enhancing Humanitarian Assistance Act!

Cycle of War and Trauma on the Korean Peninsula

The work we do as IGNIS Community comes with a need to understand the history behind North and South Korea. The question you may have is “Why North Korea?”. A better understanding of history means a desire to cultivate hope for the future. Everything we do is to help bring brighter futures into lives, communities and nations.

June 2021 Update

Ignis Community's April Update

America's Longest Standing War

CNN announced on April 15th that President Joe Biden formally decided to end America’s longest-standing war. However, there is a war that has been going on longer than the 20-year fight in the Middle East.

Shifting the Paradigm: North Koreans are People, too!

New Bill Introduced to Save Lives in the DPRK

A new bill called “Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act” is introduced and is essential to preserve humanitarian work in the DPRK.

DPRK Congress Hall in Pyongyang where Stephen’s Ceremony Took Place

In-Depth Understanding Leads to Broadened Horizons

CO-founder Joy Yoon’s thoughts and reflections on her humanitarian work in North Korea

IGNIS Community Receives Huge Amount of Support Amid the Border Closure

Ignis Community continues to receive support from all around the world for the children of North Korea amid the pandemic.

IGNIS Community Sends Medical Shipment to DPRK Amidst COVID-19

Amidst current challenges, we are thankful that we are able to move forward sending life saving shipment to PYSRC.

North Korea Closes Its Borders due the COVID-19

North Korea closes its border due to COVID-19, resulting with challenges in humanitarian work.

Celebrating Ten Years of Shoe Donations!

IGNIS celebrates ten years of shoe donation as we persevere through the challenges.

PYSRC UPDATE: Medical Trip to Pyongyang (December 2019)

Last week our team of medical professionals went to visit the PYSRC site in Pyongyang, DPRK.

Filipino Doctors Arrive in Pyongyang

NEWS & ARTICLES

NEWS & ARTICLE

Co-Founder Joy Ellen Yoon Inteviewed by John Brown University Professor

IGNIS Community Interviewed by PBS News Hour

IGNIS Interviewed by Plough Magazine

Dr. Stephen Yoon, IGNIS Founder & International Director, was interviewed by Plough Quarterly.

IGNIS Featured in Eric Metaxas Show

Dr. James Neathery, Dr. Stephen & Joy Yoon visited The Eric Metaxas Show in New York.

IGNIS Community in TIME Magazine

IGNIS Community featured in TIME MAGAZINE

IGNIS Featured in Mission Frontiers

IGNIS’ Build the Hope project was featured in Mission Frontiers May/June 2018 issue.

IGNIS Article in Sojourners

Sojourners Magazine published an article written by Joy Yoon in their September/October 2018 issue.

Interview With Mennonite Central Committee

Joy Yoon shares her experience living on the ground inside North Korea during her interview with the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).