Lim Su-kyung ( also spelled as Lim Soo-kyung ; ; born 6 November 1968 ) is a South Korean activist and politician . She is best known for attending the 13th World Festival of Youth and Students , held in North Korea and praising President of North Korea Kim Il Sung in 1989 , without first obtaining permission from the South Korean government . She attended the festival representing the student organization '' Jeondaehyop '' , now known as Hanchongryun . Upon her return to South Korea , she was arrested and sentenced to 5 years ' imprisonment
13th World Festival of Youth and Students
13th World Festival of Youth and Students
Lim Su-kyung