Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Lee says South Koreans won’t become ‘commies’ from reading North Korean media
President criticizes limits on access, stating they reflect outdated ideas about citizens’ vulnerability to propaganda
December 19, 2025
UN General Assembly adopts resolution slamming North Korean human rights abuses
US, South Korea among 61 nations to back measure criticizing DPRK’s use of resources on military rather than people
December 19, 2025
US security strategy shows ‘failure’ of its North Korea policy: Pro-DPRK outlet
An in-depth analysis of commentary on NSS, year-end factory construction push and Kim Jong Un’s secret activities
December 19, 2025
Gabe Segoine: How ‘surfing diplomacy’ made waves in North Korea
Surfing instructor and humanitarian worker discusses his 19 trips to the DPRK and how ‘waves don’t care’ about politics
December 18, 2025
North Korean government building burns down in city on China border
Satellite imagery and videos from China captured the blaze in Sinuiju, which went unreported in official media
December 17, 2025
Ask a North Korean: How did North Koreans react to Kim Jong Il’s death?
While Kim Il Sung’s death triggered shock and sorrow, citizens could muster little more than crocodile tears for his son
11 North Koreans have sought asylum in Russia since 2024, official data shows
Experts voice skepticism about numbers and whether DPRK nationals can receive protection amid allies’ Ukraine war ties
December 16, 2025
Russia agrees to train North Korean first responders in drone, rescue operations
Emergencies Ministry says it will offer the training free of charge following talks with DPRK delegation in Moscow
December 16, 2025
South Korea passes law allowing police to stop leafleting toward North Korea
Seoul praises law cracking down on sending Bibles and leaflets by balloon as step toward restoring inter-Korean ties
December 16, 2025
New Russian suspect arrested in 2003 neo-Nazi murder of North Korean man
With the 22nd anniversary approaching, one expert examines why Russia revisited Kim Hyon Ik’s murder
December 12, 2025
