Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data
Moscow’s figure for first three months is down from nearly 5.5K in Q4, despite signs of continuing bilateral cooperation
May 8, 2025
Han Duck-soo calls for stronger ties with US and Japan to counter North Korea
Presidential candidate warns ROK faces ‘very serious crisis’ due to DPRK military advances with support from allies
May 7, 2025
North Korea overhauling more prisons in apparent nationwide project
NK Pro has identified upgrades at 7 existing ‘reeducation’ facilities as well as construction of brand new prison
May 5, 2025
North Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to April 30, 2025
May 2, 2025
North Korea fights to instill youth with ‘revolutionary spirit’ on army holiday
An in-depth analysis of guerrilla force celebrations, criticism of Japanese officials and anger at US ‘super squadron’
May 2, 2025
Eleonor Fernandez: What accountability looks like for North Korean abuses
Human rights officer discusses the challenge of holding offenders responsible and investigating violations in the DPRK
May 1, 2025
North Korea confirms Russia troop deployment, and the DPRK’s new warship
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses why Pyongyang came clean on troops fighting Ukraine and Lee Jae-myung’s presidential bid
April 29, 2025
How Lee Jae-myung’s adviser thinks Seoul can restart dialogue with North Korea
In interview, Yang Moo-jin suggests trilateral ties with US and Japan can promote peace, proposes toning down drills
April 25, 2025
Seoul monitoring status of top North Korean officials amid extended absences
An in-depth analysis of possible leadership reshuffles, DPRK criticism of US weapons sales, accordion gifts and more
April 25, 2025
Ask a North Korean: What’s the biggest falsehood you’ve heard about the DPRK?
A defector writes about claims of underground North Korean churches and what faith is really like under Kim family rule
