Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korea rights groups fear their collapse after Musk pushes US funding cuts
Trump administration’s freeze of NED funds deals a blow to DPRK human rights groups and could be gift for Kim Jong Un
February 14, 2025
DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
An in-depth analysis of the sanctioned studio’s latest work, skaters’ success at the Asian Games and a new ambassador
February 14, 2025
Thomas Stock: North Korea’s call for peace as a means of propaganda
The historian discusses how North Korea used the 1989 Youth Festival for propaganda and ideological control
February 13, 2025
North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement
February 13, 2025
North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK
NK News analysis of satellite imagery shows demolition at South Korean-built facility as Seoul urges DPRK to halt action
February 13, 2025
Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK
Russian envoy revealed wounded troops are being treated in North Korea raising questions about what is being gained
February 12, 2025
South Korea revises support program for North Korean defectors to expand aid
Revisions remove age limit for higher education subsidies and residency limit for defectors to join savings program
February 12, 2025
Kim Jong Un kicks off construction of major greenhouse farm near Chinese border
State media claims greenhouse project will be ‘largest-ever,’ aimed at boosting agriculture and flood recovery efforts
February 11, 2025
North Korea sent ‘thousands’ of workers to Russia, South Korea says
Seoul warns of sanctions violations as ROK spy agency reports on dispatch of DPRK construction workers last year
February 10, 2025
North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
But they have suffered heavy losses according to Ukrainian president after being temporarily withdrawn from combat
February 10, 2025
