Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Mongolia detains 4 North Koreans who illegally crossed into country from China
Expert says Ulaanbataar may be trying to curry favor with Pyongyang ahead of key diplomatic anniversary
May 18, 2023
State media review: ‘Little Boy’ spooks North Korea ahead of warm weather season
An in-depth analysis of warnings to brace for El Niño, more anti-ROK animations, a women’s clothing expo and more
May 18, 2023
Multiple North Koreans cross maritime border to South Korea, Seoul says
At least one child among several DPRK residents reportedly aboard fishing boat that sailed into ROK waters
May 18, 2023
US pick for DPRK human rights envoy warns rights abuses threaten global security
Julie Turner outlines plan to address North Korea’s ‘protracted’ human rights crises as Washington pointperson on issue
May 18, 2023
Fishermen convicted of crimes after detainment in North Korea to receive retrial
Seoul prosecutors says ROK citizens were wrongly accused over 50 years ago due to anti-communist sentiment
May 17, 2023
How North Korean mining has left a toxic legacy for the country’s people
Satellite imagery shows a lack of safeguards has led to contamination of rivers and soil and endangered human health
May 17, 2023
UN committee questions China about forced deportation of North Korean women
Advocate says inquiry is sign of UN efforts to hold Beijing accountable for human rights violations against defectors
May 16, 2023
North Korea continues to persecute tens of thousands of religious believers: US
State Department calls DPRK’s denial of religious freedom ‘absolute,’ highlighting executions, torture and arrests
May 16, 2023
Helping North Koreans by promoting reform from within – Ep. 289
Joanna Hosaniak discusses the origins and politicization of the DPRK human rights movement and where it should go next
May 16, 2023
Dandong dispatch: How COVID has reshaped the North Korea border region
Orwellian controls have made Chinese border provinces a less welcoming place for outsiders — especially DPRK defectors
