Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
State media review: North Koreans get an ideological education on Mount Paektu
An in-depth analysis of youth trip to the ‘sacred’ mountain, remembrances for Kim Jong Il and the year’s top highlights
December 15, 2022
Drop in North Korean crop output aggravates domestic food shortages: Report
ROK researchers blame floods and drought for shortfall, while expert says estimate doesn’t provide full picture
December 15, 2022
ROK envoy laments domestic politicization of North Korean human rights
Lee Shin-wha says left-right ‘divide’ impedes action at Seoul event, as others bemoan lack of attention on DPRK issues
December 14, 2022
US allots $1.5 million for projects to send outside information into North Korea
State Department also seeks ‘new generation of content creators’ in defector community to help scale up outreach efforts
December 14, 2022
How extreme weather and natural disasters push North Koreans to escape
Environmental shocks aggravate food insecurity and drive population displacement, though not everyone is able to flee
December 14, 2022
The best North Korea books of 2022: A gift guide for the holiday season
Thrilling accounts of anti-regime activism and DPRK cybercrime join deep dives into history among the year’s top titles
December 13, 2022
One man’s project to overthrow the Kim regime — Ep. 266
Bradley Hope discusses his new book on Adrian Hong’s activist organization and Free Joseon’s Madrid raid gone wrong
December 13, 2022
Only North and South Korean people can achieve peace, Nobel laureates say
Peace prize winners maintain unification possible while variously blaming ‘proxy war’ and Kim dictatorship for division
December 12, 2022
Malaria cases jump in North Korea for first time in decade: WHO
Despite 23% increase last year, UN agency says the DPRK is still on track to eradicate disease by 2025
December 12, 2022
31 countries call for open Security Council meeting on North Korean human rights
UN body has not publicly discussed the issue in over five years following Chinese opposition
December 12, 2022
