March 29, 2024

Human Security / Human Rights

Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea

Ask a North Korean: Why do some North Koreans defect via Russia and not China?

Ask a North Korean: Why do some North Koreans defect via Russia and not China?

“North Korean workers are eager to go to Russia. In North Korea, they’d be working all year long for meager wages.”

Ask a North Korean: Why do some North Koreans defect via Russia and not China?
Tae-il Shim November 23, 2020
North Korea accuses the UN of ‘unfairness’ and human rights ‘meddling’

North Korea accuses the UN of ‘unfairness’ and human rights ‘meddling’

In a long-winded statement, the DPRK lambasts Japan, the U.N. Security Council and those suspicious of its space program

North Korea accuses the UN of ‘unfairness’ and human rights ‘meddling’
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 20, 2020
South Korea once again avoids co-sponsoring a UN resolution on DPRK human rights

South Korea once again avoids co-sponsoring a UN resolution on DPRK human rights

The 2005 U.N. resolution was renewed for the 16th year in a row on Wednesday

South Korea once again avoids co-sponsoring a UN resolution on DPRK human rights
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis November 19, 2020
COVID-19 lockdowns are causing severe imported food shortages in Pyongyang

COVID-19 lockdowns are causing severe imported food shortages in Pyongyang

Sources say that imported food items are scarce in major Pyongyang stores, but rural areas are probably less impacted

COVID-19 lockdowns are causing severe imported food shortages in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 19, 2020
Japanese abductee’s family wants Biden to address North Korean crimes

Japanese abductee’s family wants Biden to address North Korean crimes

The mother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korean operatives at the age of 13, speaks out once again

Japanese abductee’s family wants Biden to address North Korean crimes
Kosuke Takahashi
Kosuke Takahashi November 19, 2020
North Korea says foreign goods can spread ‘the devil’s virus’ and kill people

North Korea says foreign goods can spread ‘the devil’s virus’ and kill people

Fear of COVID-19 is driving the DPRK to warn citizens about imported items, birds, snow, cigarettes and polluted air

North Korea says foreign goods can spread ‘the devil’s virus’ and kill people
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 18, 2020
Ten weeks later, a North Korean crew is still trapped on a ship in Russia

Ten weeks later, a North Korean crew is still trapped on a ship in Russia

The Kalma 2 ship hit Russian shores during a September typhoon, and a deportation case could be complicating its release

Ten weeks later, a North Korean crew is still trapped on a ship in Russia
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy November 18, 2020
North Korea records 6,173 ‘suspected’ COVID-19 cases, nobody tests positive

North Korea records 6,173 ‘suspected’ COVID-19 cases, nobody tests positive

North Korea says it tested 12,072 people for COVID-19 as of Oct. 29, with all results coming up “negative” for the virus

North Korea records 6,173 ‘suspected’ COVID-19 cases, nobody tests positive
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim November 16, 2020
Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans know about Muslims, mosques or Islam?

Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans know about Muslims, mosques or Islam?

“Let alone mosques, there aren’t really any churches, monasteries or temples in North Korea.”

Ask a North Korean: What do North Koreans know about Muslims, mosques or Islam?
Tae-il Shim November 13, 2020
Unlike Trump, Biden will appoint an envoy for North Korean human rights

Unlike Trump, Biden will appoint an envoy for North Korean human rights

Trump never appointed an envoy, but Biden likely will. The question is when he’ll do it, given all the distractions.

Unlike Trump, Biden will appoint an envoy for North Korean human rights
Robert R. King
Robert R. King November 13, 2020