Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korea set for another bumper harvest after strong summer crop growth
NK Pro analysis points to steady improvements in crop health, likely thanks to good weather rather than party policies
October 21, 2025
A North Korean soldier’s defection, and a possible Trump-Kim meeting
NK News’ Jooheon Kim breaks down a dangerous border crossing, upcoming APEC summit and a DPRK defense deal with Vietnam
October 21, 2025
The true story of Lee Seung-bok, the boy slaughtered by North Korean commandos
A failed attempt to foment revolution exemplified the intensity of Cold War struggle, and made a 9-year-old into a hero
October 21, 2025
Majority of South Koreans say unification ‘unnecessary’ for first time: Survey
KINU finds record support for peaceful coexistence with North Korea, while more oppose than support humanitarian aid
October 21, 2025
Fanning the flames: How North Korea’s torch march stoked loyalty to the regime
Thousands of youth lit up Pyongyang with slogans for torchlight gala, a visual spectacle that enforced social conformity
October 20, 2025
Book review: Stories from North and South Korea confront specter of ‘US empire’
Anchored by DPRK war tales, ‘Islands Ablaze’ explores Koreans who resist evil Yankees, or seek to benefit from US power
October 17, 2025
China has forcibly repatriated over 400 North Koreans since last year: Report
Human Rights Watch says actions violate principle of non-refoulment, with UN warning that those sent back face torture
October 16, 2025
The forgotten postal link between North and South Korea
Tony Bard and Jihoon Suk discuss the inter-Korean mail system that crossed the 38th parallel and why it never returned
October 16, 2025
Ex-North Korean POW seeks return via Russia, China after failed border crossing
Ahn Hak-sop calls on Seoul to help arrange his repatriation through third country, continuing push to leave ‘US colony’
October 16, 2025
Why North Korea is signaling that it no longer wants UN humanitarian aid
DPRK's defiant assertion of nuclear status underscores Kim Jong Un’s resolve to use the UN to project strength
October 16, 2025
