March 19, 2024
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State reaffirms N. Korea human rights commitment following apparent funding cut

Free flow of information into the DPRK remains a high-priority for Washington, says spokesperson

The U.S. Department of State has defended a recent drop in funding for North Korea human rights projects reported by NK News in January, saying that it may not mean that the Trump administration is according less priority to the issue.

A January notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) announced by State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) showed a 43% drop in the level of assistance being offered for organizations working on North Korea human rights issues compared to a similar one offered in late 2016.

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