Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korea plans mid-year plenum likely to discuss corruption, warship debacle
An in-depth analysis of party meeting prep, anger at US designation and sensitivity to UN human rights criticism
May 23, 2025
Foreigners conspicuously absent as North Korea kicks off spring trade fair
An in-depth analysis of a not-so-international expo, rice farming appeals, criticism of Japan’s missile plans and more
May 16, 2025
North Korean denounces US exercise simulating nuclear attack on mainland
An in-depth analysis of criticism of ICBM defense drill, a DPRK weapons official’s promotion and May Day celebrations
May 9, 2025
North Korea overhauling more prisons in apparent nationwide project
NK Pro has identified upgrades at 7 existing ‘reeducation’ facilities as well as construction of brand new prison
May 5, 2025
North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2025
May 2, 2025
North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday
An in-depth analysis of guerrilla force celebrations, criticism of Japanese officials and anger at US ‘super squadron’
May 2, 2025
Seoul monitoring status of top North Korean officials amid extended absences
An in-depth analysis of possible leadership reshuffles, DPRK criticism of US weapons sales, accordion gifts and more
April 25, 2025
North Korea airs first new TV drama in years, as country celebrates Kim Il Sung
An in-depth analysis of prestige television about rural reform, Day of the Sun festivities, Syria ties and more
April 18, 2025
North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung
An in-depth analysis of the founding leader’s cult, praise for repatriations from Japan, ‘patriotic’ marriages and more
April 11, 2025
North Korea building first new large prison in decades in sign of rising ‘crime’
Exclusive NK Pro analysis finds new construction is part of at least five major prison projects ongoing around country
April 10, 2025
