Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
UN human rights envoy calls for North Korea to use funds for people, not weapons
Elizabeth Salmon outlines DPRK’s failure to meet Sustainable Development Goals on food security, health care and more
March 3, 2025
North Korea dismantling large prison on east coast ahead of possible renovation
‘Kyohwaso No. 9’ in Hamhung is fourth major prison camp to see demolition or construction in last year
March 3, 2025
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025
March 3, 2025
North Korea breaks ground on new factories in year two of rural development push
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Un’s pet project, Swiss ambassador starting work and 90th birthday of Chongryon chief
February 28, 2025
North Korea to open first modern general hospital in October after 5-year delay
Kim Jong Un praises ‘flawless’ Pyongyang General Hospital, which Russia may help furnish with medical equipment
February 28, 2025
Putin meets senior North Korean official amid negotiations around Ukraine war
Experts say list of participants suggests talks focused on DPRK troops and arms shipments in support of Russia
February 28, 2025
North Korea has deployed more troops to Russia to fight Ukraine, Seoul says
South Korean spy agency still assessing scale of reinforcements after DPRK contingent suffered heavy losses
February 27, 2025
Jeongmin Kim: The importance of Track 2 diplomacy on North Korea
NK News correspondent talks Munich Security Conference and why young Koreans may hold key to peninsula matters
February 27, 2025
UN envoy warns funding cuts will impair work of North Korean human rights NGOs
Elizabeth Salmon calls for governments and private donors to provide support after US freezes billions in foreign aid
February 27, 2025
The improbable life of the Chinese-born polyglot who spied for North Korea
Jeong Su-il went from a globe-trotting diplomat to disguised scholar in ROK, landing in prison for aiding Pyongyang
February 26, 2025
