Human Security / Human Rights
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96 North Korean defectors resettle in South in first half, down from last year
Seoul says most arrived after spending significant time in China, as DPRK border controls make escape more difficult
August 25, 2025
North Korea reveals more soldier deaths from Russia’s war than initially claimed
NK Pro has compiled full list of 101 dead medal recipients, plus 6 extra names featured in ‘heroic’ suicide stories
August 25, 2025
North Korean defector children face higher risk of psychiatric disorders: Study
Researchers find PTSD, depression and ADHD more common among young defectors, pointing to resettlement challenges
August 25, 2025
North Korea glorifies soldier suicides as Kim cult dominates war celebrations
State TV airs stories of troops shooting themselves in head and detonating grenades to avoid capture
August 22, 2025
Ask a North Korean: What was your first experience of democratic elections like?
A defector writes about the right to criticize leaders, voting for the first time and what he’s learned about democracy
ROK military blocks unconverted POW from crossing into North Korea
95-year-old Ahn Hak-sop stopped at the Unification Bridge after announcing his desire to die in the DPRK
August 20, 2025
Lee government says it won’t release North Korean human rights report this year
Unification ministry cites alleged failure of criticism to improve DPRK situation, a sharp departure from Yoon policy
August 19, 2025
An ex-North Korean soldier’s bid for repatriation, and controversial remittances
NK News’ Jooheon Kim discusses why a 95-year-old man wants to cross border and a crackdown on sending money to the DPRK
August 19, 2025
Ex-North Korean soldier, 95, appeals to return after decades in South
Ahn Hak-sop, one of five ‘unconverted’ POWs seeking repatriation, says he plans to cross border to escape ‘US colony’
August 19, 2025
US lawmakers condemn China for violating rights of North Koreans in the country
First congressional report of kind singles out forced repatriation of escapees and exploitation of DPRK laborers
August 15, 2025
