Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korea’s first K-12 combined school includes robot teachers, AI classroom
An in-depth analysis of Pyongyang’s newest state-of-the-art school and a bank possibly catered to foreigners
December 12, 2025
Jane Hardy: An Australian diplomat’s lessons from 30 years with North Korea
Former senior diplomat breaks down how influence — not intelligence alone — shaped Australia’s approach to Pyongyang
December 11, 2025
Hundreds of foreign runners to descend upon North Korea for Pyongyang marathon
Authorities set to ease border controls in premier race for second straight year despite ongoing tourism restrictions
December 9, 2025
Death of Russian ambassador to DPRK, forgotten detainees and Halifax Forum
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses the death of Amb. Matsegora, question to Lee Jae-myung and trip to security forum
December 9, 2025
North Korean farming experts seek Russia’s help to expand crop variety
DPRK agriculture academy delegation aims to boost links with Russian researchers as Pyongyang eyes higher crop yields
December 8, 2025
Families of abductees in North Korea ‘devastated’ by Lee’s ignorance on issue
Families union calls for Seoul to make issue ‘top priority,’ saying government hasn’t taken meaningful action
December 5, 2025
How a question about forgotten prisoners in North Korea sparked a firestorm
Politicians have weaponized Lee Jae Myung’s remarks on ROK detainees, but the real issue is what will bring them home
December 5, 2025
Kim Jong Un promises ‘eye-opening’ changes as 2nd year of factory plan nears end
An in-depth analysis of the North Korean leaders’ factory inspections, onset of winter and warnings about prosperity
December 5, 2025
Graves at Ukraine war memorial suggest North Korea may up official death count
Satellite imagery shows rapid progress on memorial and cemetery in Pyongyang, honoring troops killed fighting for Russia
December 5, 2025
South Korea calls for dialogue to secure return of detainees held by North Korea
Seoul says suspension of inter-Korean talks remains an obstacle to freeing six ROK nationals held on espionage charges
December 4, 2025
