Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
A canceled Pyongyang marathon, a renamed community and a harsh reality in China
This week’s roundup with Shreyas Reddy, followed by in-depth conversation with NKDB’s Hanna Song on forced repatriation
What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2026 rural development plan
Military and mining towns top list of 21 counties selected under third year of Kim Jong Un’s ‘20x10’ project
UN envoy proposes new system for monitoring North Korean human rights
Elizabeth Salmón calls for greater efforts to hold DPRK accountable, identifying 49 indicators for tracing compliance
North Korean doctors illegally working at clinics in Russia and Kyrgyzstan
Rare examples of skilled overseas workers suggests DPRK may be expanding scope of labor export schemes
China’s repatriation of North Koreans may be crimes against humanity: Report
Human rights group says it has also documented forced abortions and beatings by Chinese and DPRK officials
UN announces 8 new sanctions exemptions for humanitarian aid to North Korea
First waivers in a year cover health care, nutrition and sanitation and follow US reversal on blocking DPRK aid projects
Why health insurance could be coming to North Korea
DPRK has long failed to fulfill promise of free medical care, but a system of premium payments may offer limited gains
Russia asked for North Korean POWs in prisoner exchange, lawmaker says
ROK lawmaker warns two soldiers captured by Ukraine at risk of forced repatriation despite wish to defect to South
North Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2026
UNICEF says it completed two drinking water projects in North Korea last year
New water supply systems at schools and health care facilities serve over 23,000 people, according to UN aid agency
