Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korea continues crackdown on foreign music, outside information, and porn
Fans of K-pop and other South Korean content continue to risk life imprisonment and hard labor, new law shows
North Korea blasts UN and South Korea after human rights resolution passes
Annual condemnation a ‘hostile’ plot by the West to provoke DPRK and violates sovereignty, Geneva mission says
North Korea demands ‘new and fresh’ propaganda to inspire total obedience
At state propagandists conference, authorities call for stronger ‘ideological weapon’ to fight unapproved beliefs
South Korea votes for UN resolution condemning North Korean human rights abuses
Expert calls Seoul’s first vote on the annual resolution in five years a ‘welcome development,’ but more could be done
Seoul green-lights first private aid delivery to North Korea this year
Approval comes after Yoon tells unification ministry not to spend ‘single penny’ on DPRK aid sans denuclearization
North Korea not opening border to anyone else after Chinese ambassador: Experts
Diplomats, NGOs and tourism industry sources say Wang Yajun was a one-off with no implications for broader opening
North Korea in March 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023
Timeline: From North Korean tactical nukes to US-ROK military exercises
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from March 1 - March 31
UN sanctions committee should consider North Korea export exemptions: Report
Panel of Experts cite humanitarian concerns, but experts unsure if sanctions relief will help most vulnerable in county
State media review: North Korea hints at imminent space launch
An in-depth analysis of DPRK goal to prepare satellite by April, claims of US failures, attacks on defectors and more
