April 20, 2024
Analysis

Human rights in North Korea: The Nazi comparison

Rabbi says use of poison gas, other crimes in North Korean gulags demand a response

Editor’s note: This article has been updated as of August 3 to include comments from Judge Michael Kirby.

When discussing a dictator or a particularly egregious set of human rights abuses, there is a high likelihood that Nazi Germany will be referenced.

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