Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
‘Tired out of our minds’: North Korean defectors recall grueling work marathons
North Koreans are in the throes of a mandated, national “labor battle” — a “torturous” time that defectors can’t forget
Empty shelves and food shortages: Why things are looking grim in North Korea
Trade data suggests that the DPRK is suffering from a massive trade crash as it protects itself from COVID-19
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.”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
