Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Kim Jong Un’s mansion hosted ‘floating amusement park’ ahead of major holiday
Boat activity coincides with North Korean leader’s time out of public view, as state media bemoans ‘hardships’
The man who invented North Korea’s Juche ideology – NKNews Podcast Ep. 222
John Cha discusses the life and philosophy of Hwang Jang-yop, the one-time mentor to Kim Jong Il who defected in 1997
COVAX cuts vaccine allotment for North Korea as it moves to ‘needs-based’ system
Vaccine alliance Gavi says previous allocations no longer relevant, with Canada now pledging 1.29 million doses
North Korea kicks off elaborate new 10,000-home construction project in capital
Kim Jong Un tells workers to overcome hardships to build latest skyscraper street after repeated delays in recent years
Ask a North Korean: What North Korean brands do you miss the most?
The DPRK’s socialist system results in little brand awareness, but certain companies and products still stand out
Aid for pregnant women in North Korea cleared for distribution, UNICEF says
Shipment released from disinfection amid concerns about DPRK’s worsening humanitarian situation during pandemic
North Korea begins demolishing military base to build greenhouse farm
Farm project comes amid nationwide food shortages and is latest military installation to be repurposed in recent years
Moon Jae-in’s last-ditch attempt to salvage his North Korea legacy
In wide-ranging interview, Moon appeals to those at home and abroad to continue his vision for peace on the peninsula
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 4 to Feb. 10
An analysis of the DPRK’s missile boasts, volunteers dispatched to the countryside, revolutionary marches and more
North Koreans continue to work abroad in violation of UN sanctions: Report
Expert says workers can find informal employment, as the DPRK’s COVID-19 controls leave its citizens stranded overseas
