April 24, 2024

Human Security / Human Rights

Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea

Thousands of North Korean propaganda workers gather to boost Kim Jong Un worship

Thousands of North Korean propaganda workers gather to boost Kim Jong Un worship

Leader did not attend conference where top official demanded attendees become ‘powerful megaphones’ for Kim’s teaching

Thousands of North Korean propaganda workers gather to boost Kim Jong Un worship
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 24, 2024
ROK ban on North Korean media limits free speech, State Department says

ROK ban on North Korean media limits free speech, State Department says

US highlights how South Korean laws restrict freedoms, while finding no changes to DPRK’s poor human rights situation

ROK ban on North Korean media limits free speech, State Department says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 23, 2024
North Korea expanding aging coal power plant in bid to fix electricity shortages
NK PRO

North Korea expanding aging coal power plant in bid to fix electricity shortages

Construction at Pyongyang plant comes as DPRK continues to rely on coal infrastructure past operational lifespans

North Korea expanding aging coal power plant in bid to fix electricity shortages
Jacob Bogle
Jacob Bogle April 23, 2024
North Korean defector-author wins defamation suit over sex crime allegations

North Korean defector-author wins defamation suit over sex crime allegations

Supreme Court orders accuser and the broadcaster that covered her rape allegations to pay $29K to Jang Jin-sung

North Korean defector-author wins defamation suit over sex crime allegations
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim April 23, 2024
North Korea slams US envoy for ‘begging’ to revive sanctions during Asia trip

North Korea slams US envoy for ‘begging’ to revive sanctions during Asia trip

DPRK accuses Linda Thomas-Greenfield of ignoring deteriorating situation in Middle East by visiting ROK and Japan

North Korea slams US envoy for ‘begging’ to revive sanctions during Asia trip
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 19, 2024
WHO, UNICEF receive approval to send disaster and vaccine aid to North Korea

WHO, UNICEF receive approval to send disaster and vaccine aid to North Korea

UN grants sanctions exemption for delivery of over $170K in supplies, even as DPRK continues to shut out aid groups

WHO, UNICEF receive approval to send disaster and vaccine aid to North Korea
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill April 19, 2024
The North Koreans who made their mark in South Korea’s soccer league

The North Koreans who made their mark in South Korea’s soccer league

Japan-born ethnic Koreans have won support of ROK fans despite also playing for the DPRK national team

The North Koreans who made their mark in South Korea’s soccer league
Joe Smith
Joe Smith | Shreyas Reddy April 19, 2024
Missionary group pushed North Koreans to take faith class as condition of rescue

Missionary group pushed North Koreans to take faith class as condition of rescue

Caleb Mission featured in film ‘Beyond Utopia’ says it asks those it helps to agree to filming and attend 3-month class

Missionary group pushed North Koreans to take faith class as condition of rescue
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Lina Park April 18, 2024
Ask A North Korean: What is North Korea like for people with disabilities?

Ask A North Korean: What is North Korea like for people with disabilities?

A defector shares how her father carried her paraplegic mother on his back to escape injustices in DPRK

Ask A North Korean: What is North Korea like for people with disabilities?
Maeng Hyo-shim
Maeng Hyo-shim April 18, 2024
The ups and downs of negotiating with North Koreans – Ep. 338
Podcast

The ups and downs of negotiating with North Koreans – Ep. 338

Retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Aaron Trimble recounts his work engaging with DPRK officers at Panmunjom

The ups and downs of negotiating with North Koreans – Ep. 338
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