Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Seoul’s envoy recall over North Korean POW spat draws backlash in Ukraine, ROK
Kyiv says it remains open to dialogue, while South Korean opposition slams recall as counter to national interest
US again labels North Korea among world’s worst human traffickers
State Department highlights DPRK’s confiscation of overseas workers’ wages, use of forced labor in annual report
US nonprofit cleared to send medical equipment for North Korean children
UN grants sanctions waver for $107K shipment of rehabilitation and therapeutic supplies to Rason hospital
Seoul’s plan to send medical aid to North Korea is a ‘provocation’: Kim Yo Jong
Leader’s sister calls offer of ‘shabby items’ an ‘insult’ and claims South falsely accused DPRK of medical shortages
Unification minister opposed North Korea cyber sanctions over mine incident
Chung Dong-young tells lawmakers sanctions are ‘not the answer’ and argues for reconciliation with Pyongyang
North Korean mine blast, disputed intent and the risk of escalation at the DMZ
Joon Ha Park and Michael Bosack explain the investigation, armistice mechanisms and lessons from the 2015 crisis
Defector who facilitated remittances to North Korea acquitted in landmark case
South Korea’s Supreme Court rules defendant did not violate law because DPRK is not a foreign country under constitution
Seoul says Ukrainian apology over North Korean POW disclosure falls short
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun tells lawmakers that South Korea is weighing recall of ambassador to Kyiv
Russia to bankroll $730K in training fees for North Korean first responders
From 2027-2031, Russia will cover the bill for rescue training in areas like drones and mountainous operations
North Korea slams UN report on human rights abuses as ‘propaganda’
Report by UN chief calls for prosecuting perpetrators, dismantling political prison camps and ending forced labor.
