Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Why, for many North Korean defectors in the South, life is getting better
Refugees are optimistic and earning more money, according to recent statistics, despite their difficult circumstances
Humanitarian aid to North Korea not subject to sanctions, Pompeo insists
DPRK, other UN member states recently called for sanctions to be lifted amid COVID-19 pandemic
Over five hundred North Korean workers remain in Russia, government says
Amid effective DPRK border closure due to COVID-19 concerns, 511 laborers reportedly stranded in Russia
MSF, UNICEF coronavirus-related medical supplies arrive in North Korea
Arrival of PPE follows sanctions exemptions in late February, reasons for delay unknown
Korea Risk Group launches COVID-19 in North Korea tracker tool
Interactive NK Pro research tool provided free of charge
Swiss aid group granted sanctions exemption for COVID-19 work in North Korea: UN
Exemption is fourth related to coronavirus pandemic, despite DPRK's claims that it has no infections
Only two foreigners remain under quarantine in North Korea, state media says
2280 people nationwide remain under "medical observation": KCNA
U.S. “doing our best” to help North Korea during COVID-19 pandemic: Pompeo
Secretary of State seemed to suggest that the DPRK had not accepted Trump administration's offer of humanitarian aid
COVID-19 in North Korea: an overview of the current situation
Pyongyang officially claims no infections within its territory, and has taken strict steps to stave off an outbreak
China’s grain exports to North Korea plummet by 90% in January and February
Reported drop in exports consistent with previous years during Lunar New Year, but may be exacerbated by coronavirus