Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Seoul to compensate family of North Korean defector abducted by regime
Consolation payment of around $12K follows official recognition of defector-journalist’s lengthy detention
June 5, 2026
North Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to May 31, 2026
June 3, 2026
North Korean, Russian military medics sharing know-how from Ukraine war: Doctor
Russian surgeon says the DPRK has been a ‘key helper,’ highlighting ongoing medical exchanges between two sides
June 3, 2026
Kim Jong Un denounces elites’ love of ‘corrupt wealth’ in speech to cadres
North Korean leader details youth disinterest and ongoing loyalty problems, demanding steps to ‘purify’ Workers’ Party
June 2, 2026
Takaichi seeks ‘courageous’ summit with Kim Jong Un to resolve abduction issue
Japanese leader calls for return of all victims at rally, including those not officially recognized by Tokyo
June 1, 2026
North Korea’s spring drought had only limited impact on crops, data suggests
Satellite data reveals lower soil moisture but strong vegetation growth, pointing to improved irrigation methods
June 1, 2026
North Korea imports $4M worth of Russian rye wheat flour through April: Data
Russia reports the DPRK has been the fourth-largest buyer of the grain product this year
May 29, 2026
Shoigu discusses intelligence links with North Korean secret police chief
Meeting at Moscow forum comes as Ri Chang Dae makes first appearance as chief of new State Intelligence Bureau
May 29, 2026
North Korean man faces hefty fine for trying to bribe Russian cop
Sakhalin court orders man to pay 12 times the amount he offered on behalf of friend driving without license
May 28, 2026
North Korean club soccer team wins AFC title during rare trip to the South
Jooheon Kim unpacks the inter-Korean sporting event, from government-funded fans to sanctions concerns
May 27, 2026
