April 27, 2024

Human Security / Human Rights

Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea

North Korea reports zero confirmed COVID-19 cases, but key data is still missing

North Korea reports zero confirmed COVID-19 cases, but key data is still missing

For 10 weeks in a row now, the World Health Organization has not published testing or quarantine numbers for the DPRK

North Korea reports zero confirmed COVID-19 cases, but key data is still missing
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 22, 2021
South Korea vows to address red tape slowing down North Korea aid

South Korea vows to address red tape slowing down North Korea aid

Unification minister says he will review South Korea’s system of approving every aid shipment before it goes out

South Korea vows to address red tape slowing down North Korea aid
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 22, 2021
North Korea slams ‘Western countries’ in apparent reference to Atlanta shootings

North Korea slams ‘Western countries’ in apparent reference to Atlanta shootings

Experts say that North Korea is leveraging racial issues in the U.S. to deflect from its own human rights abuses

North Korea slams ‘Western countries’ in apparent reference to Atlanta shootings
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 22, 2021
Seoul wants DPRK sanctions enforced — but not at the cost of humanitarian aid

Seoul wants DPRK sanctions enforced — but not at the cost of humanitarian aid

After visit from U.S. officials, the unification ministry in Seoul weighed in on North Korea sanctions and human rights

Seoul wants DPRK sanctions enforced — but not at the cost of humanitarian aid
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 19, 2021
North Korea’s new China ambassador may boost economic cooperation to new heights
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North Korea’s new China ambassador may boost economic cooperation to new heights

Diplomat Ri Ryong Nam was appointed around the same time as a series of reports on increased China-DPRK cooperation

North Korea’s new China ambassador may boost economic cooperation to new heights
John Petrushka
John Petrushka March 18, 2021
Korean Americans urge Biden to officially end the 70-year Korean War

Korean Americans urge Biden to officially end the 70-year Korean War

More than 70 Korean Americans — from university professors to TikTok stars — penned an open letter calling for peace

Korean Americans urge Biden to officially end the 70-year Korean War
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 18, 2021
No UN or NGO workers left in North Korea after more expats depart Pyongyang

No UN or NGO workers left in North Korea after more expats depart Pyongyang

The loss of humanitarian workers could have a massive effect on North Korea in the near future

No UN or NGO workers left in North Korea after more expats depart Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 18, 2021
China’s new domestic vaccine mandate could devastate future North Korea travel

China’s new domestic vaccine mandate could devastate future North Korea travel

Beijing announced that visa applicants will have to be inoculated with a Chinese-made vaccine

China’s new domestic vaccine mandate could devastate future North Korea travel
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 18, 2021
US secretary of state slams North Korean human rights abuses during Seoul visit

US secretary of state slams North Korean human rights abuses during Seoul visit

Antony Blinken stressed an “unwavering” alliance and also vowed to work towards denuclearizing North Korea

US secretary of state slams North Korean human rights abuses during Seoul visit
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Kelly Kasulis March 17, 2021
Energy plant powering North Korea’s capital city in a state of ‘dire disrepair’
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Energy plant powering North Korea’s capital city in a state of ‘dire disrepair’

One of North Korea’s biggest energy sites is nearing its end while another remains under construction, new report says

Energy plant powering North Korea’s capital city in a state of ‘dire disrepair’
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy March 17, 2021