Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Lee calls broadcasting info to North Korea ‘foolish’ since everything’s online
Remarks by South Korean president draw criticism from defectors, who stress that few in DPRK can access internet
November 25, 2025
North Korea sends farming experts to Russia amid push to boost crop production
Trip comes as growing bilateral exchanges reportedly spur a Russian language craze in Pyongyang
November 24, 2025
North Korean power plant suffered catastrophic failure before opening
Satellite imagery reveals pressure blowout at hydroelectric Tanchon Power Station that has required months of repairs
November 24, 2025
North Korea marks Mother’s Day by praising those who raise kids for the state
An in-depth analysis of socialist maternity, Kim Jong Un’s gift to a former POW and a sports delegation to Japan
November 21, 2025
Kim Jong Un opens new power station aimed at fixing rural ‘electricity problem’
North Korean leader says ‘Army-People’ facility will lead Kangwon to ‘affluent life,’ after drawn-out construction
November 21, 2025
17 South Koreans referred to prosecutors for sending leaflets toward North Korea
Suspects allegedly violated aviation safety laws by trying to float 1,025 balloons with leaflets and Bibles over border
November 21, 2025
Chinese firm’s donation may be behind new ventilators at North Korean hospitals
Beijing Aeonmed provided $1.4M worth of medical equipment, months before its life-support machines showed up in DPRK
November 21, 2025
UN committee adopts resolution on North Korean human rights with US support
61 nations, including US and ROK, co-sponsor measure condemning DPRK’s ‘grave’ abuses, which now goes to General Assemby
November 20, 2025
Kim Jong Un opens 1st ‘modern’ hospital outside capital, vows 20 more next year
North Korean leader attends inauguration near key military town, though facility doesn’t yet appear fully equipped
November 20, 2025
North Korea created new spy group to monitor ‘anti-socialist’ acts: Researcher
Defectors reportedly say the previously unknown 84 Gruppa targets military-linked firms dealing in foreign currency
November 19, 2025
