Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Shoigu praises North Korean troops for defending Kursk as if ‘own motherland’
Russian security chief says allies share ‘same trench’ in fight against Ukraine and West, meeting with DPRK counterpart
May 29, 2025
Should Seoul formally abandon the goal of reunification with North Korea?
Experts debate if unification is viable and changing attitudes toward the DPRK ahead of the ROK presidential election
May 29, 2025
Lee Jae-myung ‘better positioned’ to advance North Korean human rights: Adviser
Wi Sung-lac says candidate’s party has fought for democracy and human rights, despite criticism of its record on DPRK
May 28, 2025
North Korean security chief departs for Moscow, expected to meet Sergei Shoigu
Russia dispatches reciprocal delegation to Pyongyang as faltering peace talks raise questions about DPRK role in Ukraine
May 27, 2025
ROK man arrested for helping North Korea rake in millions from gambling sites
‘Ringleader’ of China-based syndicate worked with DPRK hackers to bring in over $17M for regime, prosecutors say
May 27, 2025
Lee Jae-myung vows to work to better North Korean human rights, eyeing moderates
South Korean presidential frontrunner also pledges to help separated families and defectors, pursue talks with Pyongyang
May 26, 2025
Families of Japanese abductees, Ishiba call for North Korea to return loved ones
Prime minister reaffirms will to meet with Kim Jong Un as DPRK continues to insist the issue is resolved
May 26, 2025
North Korea launches probe into warship accident as officials face scrutiny
State media confirms damage, flooding to destroyer after failed launch as shipyard manager is summoned for investigation
May 23, 2025
North Korea plans mid-year plenum likely to discuss corruption, warship debacle
An in-depth analysis of party meeting prep, anger at US designation and sensitivity to UN human rights criticism
May 23, 2025
Accidental sanctuary: Where nature and history meet on the North Korean border
Central South Korean areas along the DMZ are home to secret tunnels, sweeping vistas and former communist buildings
May 23, 2025
