Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korea’s foreign exchange market sees wild volatility over past few months
Collapse of foreign currency prices could increase economic difficulties of North Korean households
North Korea claims no COVID-19 cases as total tested exceeds 30,000
DPRK self-reports COVID-19 test numbers to the World Health Organization
North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population
‘Public distribution system’ may be revived as new details on party plenum were revealed in state media
Kim closes party meeting with plea for loyalty, vows to overcome ‘difficulties’
North Korean leader pushes ideology and politburo sees slight shakeup as June plenum wraps up
North Korea may have continued Namibian Air Force job in violation of sanctions
NK Pro analysis of newly revealed documents suggests North Korean involvement in several projects inside Namibia
Book review: Robert R. King’s ‘Patterns of Impunity’
The former Obama official convincingly argues why human rights should remain a top priority for Washington
North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim
During ongoing party plenum, Kim also talked about solving food supply issues and “stabilizing” living conditions
Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off
Kim Jong Un concedes food situation outlook is 'tense', but says economic output has grown overall since last year
Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat
Visitors to Wonsan mansion have frequently cited North Korean leader's water sports habits
US pledges Pfizer vaccines to low-income economies, including North Korea
500 million vaccine doses to be procured for donation, though unclear whether North Korea will accept the overture
