Human Security / Human Rights
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US NGO ready to resume tuberculosis aid to North Korea regardless of tensions
Eugene Bell Foundation says US-DPRK relations do not have to be an obstacle, years after suspending work due to pandemic
Dong Jin Kim: What North Korea can learn from Ireland’s peace process
Peace scholar talks about why reconciliation must go beyond politics to reach everyday people on both sides of border
North Korea’s international film festival to return in fall after six-year break
Tour agency says first edition since pandemic will screen foreign films, though it's unclear if foreigners can attend
Lessons for North Korea from Israeli strikes on Iran, and loudspeakers go silent
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses why secrecy remains the DPRK’s strongest defense and the possible return of tourism
Seoul weighs legal measures to crack down on leaflet launches into North Korea
Interagency meeting explores ways to target activists with existing laws as Lee Jae-myung pushes engagement with DPRK
Man arrested after 2nd attempt to enter North Korea to ‘prepare for unification’
South Korean in his 20s told authorities he crossed into military zone near DMZ to ‘contribute’ to inter-Korean peace
South Korea moves to punish ‘defiant’ activists sending leaflets to North Korea
An unnamed civic organization launched anti-North Korea leaflets Saturday, prompting Seoul to issue stark warning
Seoul to attempt repatriation of 4 North Koreans found adrift at sea last month
Unification ministry says all fishermen indicated their desire to return, though it’s unclear if DPRK will accept them
North Korea insists its ‘not interested’ in exclusion from new Trump travel ban
An in-depth analysis of spurning US ‘carrots,’ mega resort renovations, a new wholesale market and Kim’s letter to Putin
Ask a North Korean: What stereotypes are there for different DPRK regions?
From ‘Water Province’ to ‘Robber Province,’ a defector explains nickname origins and why Pyongyang is like a movie set