Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
US takes ‘final’ steps to cut off Cambodian firm aiding North Korean cybercrime
New rule barring Huione Group from financial system part of broader action against cybercrime and trafficking in region
October 15, 2025
ROK issues flood alert after North Korea releases water from upstream dam
Authorities say water levels rose to dangerous heights following DPRK’s unannounced discharge into Imjin River
October 15, 2025
Unification ministry disbands North Korean human rights office in overhaul
Seoul says restructuring aims to promote inter-Korean dialogue, but activists slam changes for undermining rights work
October 14, 2025
North Korean state TV airs a hit song by American pop icon Bruno Mars
Snippet of ‘It Will Rain’ appears in coverage of Russian figure skating routine, despite official ban on foreign media
October 14, 2025
Kim Jong Un says parades demonstrated North Korea’s military might to the world
Leader thanks participants in holiday events for service to state despite rain, stressing social conformity
October 13, 2025
Seoul spending too much on North Korean defector resettlement, lawmaker suggests
Kim Sang-wook calls for adjusting budget amid decline in arrivals, while criticizing lack of support for escapees abroad
October 10, 2025
North Korea’s party daily publishes rare op-ed by Chinese ambassador
An in-depth analysis of article celebrating ‘unshakeable’ ties, loyalty letter relay and party foundation day coverage
October 10, 2025
Kim Jong Un touts totalitarianism to foreign guests at first mass games in years
North Korean leader promotes benefits of eliminating political enemies in speech at 80th party anniversary celebration
October 10, 2025
Kim Jong Un calls for ‘eliminating’ challenges to power in party ideology speech
North Korean leader celebrates 80th anniversary of ruling party by stressing importance of obedience to his authority
October 9, 2025
These K-pop stars are from North Korea. You’d never know it from their music.
1VERSE and BE BOYS have shied away from promoting members as ‘defector idols,’ a label that can be a double-edged sword
October 9, 2025
