Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
NK Pro briefing: Humanitarian aid and the civil environment of North Korea
Former North Korea aid worker, travel guide weigh in on major risks in the event of a nationwide crisis
No more defectors? What the drop in numbers means for North Korea and the world
Circumstances in the DPRK are dire, and lack of new arrivals cuts off key information source
Overtaxed cell network and shoddy construction pose risks in North Korea
Poor infrastructure is a potential obstacle to humanitarian work, but the country's people could contribute in a crisis
Power, fuel, and roads: North Korea’s severe infrastructure risks
Problems in electricity, fuel supply, poor roads and antiquated vehicles could complicate future humanitarian operations
How North Korea’s poor infrastructure could compound devastation in a disaster
Problems in water supply, food security, health care and agriculture could complicate future humanitarian operations
North Korean documents suggest economy worse off than previously known
DPRK’s Five-year Economic Strategy suggests country never fully recovered from ‘90s collapse, population has declined
Congress can set the Biden administration up for success with North Korea
Ending the Korean War would help address the concerns and priorities of many Americans impacted by the ongoing conflict
‘Utopian’ North Korean mining town project underway after years of neglect
Typhoons wrecked ore-rich Komdok region in past decade, but now satellite imagery reveals major construction in progress
North Korea human rights activists in South Korea struggle under Moon Jae-in
The government’s pro-engagement policy has increased pressure on South Korean NGOs, as financial challenges linger
North Korea in June 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021
