Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Ask a North Korean: Do teenagers deal with issues like bullying and drug use?
Juvenile delinquency appears far less common than in other countries, but this doesn’t mean DPRK youth have it better
Seoul calls on North Korea to accept body of man found dead near border
Officials say man was carrying DPRK train ticket but not narcotics as first reported, planning handover for next week
June 9, 2023
North Korean weightlifters skip Olympic qualifier in Cuba despite registering
Absence means athletes won’t be able to compete in Paris and suggests DPRK hasn’t eased COVID border controls
June 9, 2023
State media review: North Korea cries foul after IMO condemns missile launches
An in-depth analysis of criticism of IMO resolution, condolences to India, Children’s Day celebrations and more
June 8, 2023
South Korea wins Security Council seat, pledging to address North Korean weapons
Experts say structural limitations and council dysfunction will likely limit Seoul’s ability to elevate DPRK issues
June 7, 2023
Disappearance of two North Koreans sets off manhunt in Russian Far East
NGO says ‘search continues’ for woman and son who went missing on Sunday, though reports suggest they may seek to defect
June 7, 2023
North Korea demands youth loyalty through lengthy march, ‘Kid’ rocket donation
Events for children’s union see kids swear to follow Kim Jong Un and fight enemies, as regime seeks to foster obedience
June 7, 2023
Yoon boasts US and South Korea have upgraded to ‘nuclear-based’ alliance
President stresses military cooperation with US as he honors soldiers who fought against North Korean ‘communist forces’
June 6, 2023
North Korea in May 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023
June 2, 2023
Ex-Mongolian leader says he asked to see North Korean prison camps during visit
Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj confirms he didn’t meet Kim Jong Un in 2013, stresses need to call DPRK’s ‘bluff’ on human rights
June 2, 2023
