Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Dandong residents caught off guard by restrictions during Kim Jong Un’s visit
Locals reported disruptive road closures and residential lockdowns on social media, though posts have since disappeared
North Korea leaves citizens in the dark about tensions at inter-Korean border
A recap of everything in state media, from omitting Kim Yo Jong’s statements to coverage of unrest in France
UN experts raise concern about fates of forcibly repatriated North Koreans
Statement says those sent back from China face arbitrary detention and violence, calling for DPRK to reveal whereabouts
North Korean, Russian prosecutors sign deal on combating terrorism, smuggling
Update to 2024 agreement highlights allies’ continuing cooperation in law enforcement
North Korean athlete wins silver in table tennis at Asian Para Games
Jon Ju Hyon claims DPRK’s first para games medal in 12 years amid return to top-level competition
Ex-ROK officials get suspended sentences over North Koreans’ forced repatriation
Moon administration officials avoid jail over 2019 return of DPRK fishermen, despite ruling that they abused authority
North Korean, Russian education chiefs agree to boost exchanges in AI
Allies also see diplomatic visits involving head of Moscow’s migration service, DPRK prosecutors
Nonprofit fined after defector data found in balloon launched toward North Korea
South Korean police found personal information of 131 defectors on SD card sent by nonprofit’s employee
Suspected North Korean mine found in South Korean county, fourth this month
ROK military says marines safely detonated anti-personnel landmine that washed ashore near inter-Korean border
North Korean media focuses on party anniversary, while hiding missile launches
A recap of everything in state media, from the fall harvest and a journalists’ union to a celebration of Russia ties
