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Helping North Korea’s survivors of gender-based violence
"My mission is to have the refugees – both men and women – have this dialogue so they can share their ideas on how to catalyze peace on the Korean Peninsula"
Re-defector: No closer to going back to North Korea
Months later, Son Jong-hun is unsparing in criticisms of South Korean government, society
North Korea’s foreign policy is “reactive,” lacks strategy
Flake: Pillars of the Northern state may be weakening, leading to a dangerous period
Expert: Japanese expectations complicate abductee issue
Tokyo must clearly outline process, expectations to resolve the issue
North Korean human rights film festival starts in Toronto
Future editions of Jayu may feature films on human rights in additional countries
North Korea aid and engagement mapped by U.S. researcher
Map organized by province, allowing users opportunity to see what work has been done, as well as where and when
U.S. negotiators say no to nuclear power recognition for NK
Former American envoys to North favor other types of ‘carrots’ in dealing with Pyongyang
Inter-Korean meeting at Energy Congress falls through
After accepting invite, North Korea pulls delegation from Daegu conference for vague reasons
Source: Bae, other Christians in North Korea used caution
Missionaries typically avoid direct references to their religion, government
Will change in Iran’s tune affect North Korea?
Experts say differences in political systems, nuclear programs make NK breakthrough less likely
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