Human Security / Human Rights
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Blood-stained letters on display at North Korea’s new war memorial museum
A recap of everything in state media this week, from the opening of a DPRK-Russia war memorial to an ongoing drought
May 1, 2026
5 Korean War POWs forced to work in North Korean coal mine are suing the regime
The lawsuit seeks funds indirectly through South Korean royalties managed by a nonprofit foundation
April 30, 2026
Police bust Donbas-tied arms dealers peddling guns for Kim Jong Un: Kyiv
Denis Pushilin’s network peddled gift weapons to Kim, Steven Seagal, Dmitry Medvedev and others, Ukraine says
April 30, 2026
Eunhee Park: Surviving North Korea and reclaiming identity in the South
Defector-author shares her story, as NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks OPCON transfer and Russia-DPRK cooperation
April 29, 2026
North Korea sees sharp rise in death sentences in recent years: NGO
Around 153 citizens were estimated to have been sentenced to death or executed between 2020 to 2024
April 28, 2026
Gains and losses: North Korea shows 2.3k war dead, NATO tanks, vehicles
New memorial immortalizes troops who fought in Ukraine war, showcasing an alliance forged in combat
April 28, 2026
Russia blocks release of North Korean defector movie starring Kim Min-ha
The movie tracks the life of a defector who navigates the emotional and cultural challenges in South Korea
April 24, 2026
Prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for Yoon over North Korea drone incursions
Ex-president tried to incite inter-Korean 'wartime situation' to justify martial law declaration, special counsel says
April 24, 2026
North Korean airspace abuzz with Russian jets amid AI surveillance talks
A slew of military, VIP and commercial jets touched down in the DPRK, including Wonsan, as the two states deepen ties
April 24, 2026
North Korea, Russia break ground on ‘Friendship Hospital’ at Wonsan resort
Russia’s health and natural resources ministers attend groundbreaking as allies expand health care cooperation
April 23, 2026
