Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
“No substantial changes” to N. Korean human rights situation: Special Rapporteur
Tomás Ojea Quintana says ROK, U.S. must raise issue with DPRK in future talks
UN emergency fund approves USD$6.72 million for humanitarian efforts in N. Korea
Over half of funds to go towards tuberculosis treatment efforts, CERF says
Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery
State media touts flood prevention, housing construction in "transforming town" near DPRK capital
How a Czech company helps set up hydropower plants in North Korea
Topic Energo's Miroslav Blazek discusses the unique challenge of bringing the DPRK's power grid up to scratch
Move to block defector reporter from inter-Korean talks pool “regrettable”: Cho
Unification minister says he takes full responsibility for decision to deny Kim Myong-song access
Why U.S. moves to block NGO travel to N. Korea are counterproductive – and wrong
Humanitarian aid cannot be used as an arm of maximum pressure
U.S. NGOs being blocked from humanitarian work in N. Korea, sources say
At least five NGOs have had travel ban exemptions rejected since September
North Korea extends “Mass Games” event to late October: tour agencies
Move represents second extension of event since September
“Suffering of millions” in North Korea requires urgent funding: WFP
Agency asking for USD$15.2 million for the next five months
Video surveillance equipment on rise inside North Korea
Presence of CCTV units in public places appears to have greatly increased since 2017
