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NGO urges global action against North Korea’s enforced disappearances
New human rights report records nearly 100K cases and calls on countries to combat the ‘transnational crime’
Ex-North Korean envoy calls for ‘relentless’ spotlight on regime’s abuses
Lee Il-kyu says documenting DPRK crimes leads to change at Seoul forum on improving human rights in the country
Lee Jae-myung vows to boost support for North Korean escapees on Defectors’ Day
President emphasizes defectors’ right to integrate into South Korean society at event for 2nd annual holiday
North Korean defector files unprecedented lawsuit against Kim Jong Un
First case by a DPRK-born defector to hold North Korea’s leader legally accountable for crimes against humanity in South
North Korea to receive $2.38M in humanitarian assistance this year: UN data
Switzerland named as sole donor of aid which will be channeled through organizations such as UNICEF
Crypto scam led by North Korean defector hits fellow escapees in South Korea
Suspect allegedly defrauded over 20 investors in a scheme that caused losses of some 1 billion won
North Korean-born filmmaker Seok Beom-zin isn’t here to represent anyone
Director behind ‘Portrait’ discusses how class and alienation — not escape or ideology — shape his storytelling
Six North Koreans returned home via maritime route, Seoul says
Operation conducted via maritime border with UNC coordination, as inter-Korean communication remains severed
Seoul rules out radioactive contamination amid North Korea wastewater fears
Officials say Han River and seafood are safe despite reports of discharges from DPRK uranium facility
Seoul to repatriate six North Koreans in first under Lee administration
However, repatriation effort highlights communication hurdles as Pyongyang reportedly remains silent on UNC message
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