Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Lee Sang-sin: Why most South Koreans no longer see unification as necessary
Polling expert discusses a historic shift in attitudes toward North Korea and what it means for inter-Korean policy
February 5, 2026
Kim Jong Un admits to ‘empty’ promises on rural development, vows change
At new dairy farm opening, North Korean leader lays out regime’s failures and his plans to provide meat and milk
February 3, 2026
North Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2026
February 3, 2026
Humanitarian groups say US regulations are holding back return to North Korea
Report by National Committee on North Korea does not address DPRK border controls that have prevented access since COVID
February 3, 2026
Kids of North Korean origin drop out of high school at double ROK average
Government data highlights challenges students born in third countries face due to language and cultural barriers
February 2, 2026
Kim Jong Un opens North Korea’s largest greenhouse farm to date on China border
In speech, Kim vows to lead world in greenhouse technology amid yearslong push to fix food shortages
February 2, 2026
Roland de Courson: Photographing the demilitarized zone’s unseen stories
AFP global news editor shares what he learned documenting refugees, observatories and the business of the border
January 29, 2026
Ruling party launches new committee to support North Korean defectors
The Special Committee on North Korean Defectors held its first meeting to produce legislation for escapees in ROK
January 28, 2026
Seoul says its discussing possible transfer of North Korean POWs from Ukraine
Statement follows TV documentary in which DPRK soldiers who fought for Russia expressed desire to defect
January 27, 2026
Russia upgrading customs security at North Korea crossing to fight smuggling
Manufacturer says new X-ray machines will improve detection of contraband amid growing commercial exchanges
January 27, 2026
