Human Security / Human Rights
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Ask a North Korean: How did North Koreans react to Kim Jong Il’s death?
While Kim Il Sung’s death triggered shock and sorrow, citizens could muster little more than crocodile tears for his son
11 North Koreans have sought asylum in Russia since 2024, official data shows
Experts voice skepticism about numbers and whether DPRK nationals can receive protection amid allies’ Ukraine war ties
Russia agrees to train North Korean first responders in drone, rescue operations
Emergencies Ministry says it will offer the training free of charge following talks with DPRK delegation in Moscow
South Korea passes law allowing police to stop leafleting toward North Korea
Seoul praises law cracking down on sending Bibles and leaflets by balloon as step toward restoring inter-Korean ties
New Russian suspect arrested in 2003 neo-Nazi murder of North Korean man
With the 22nd anniversary approaching, one expert examines why Russia revisited Kim Hyon Ik’s murder
North Korea’s first K-12 combined school includes robot teachers, AI classroom
An in-depth analysis of Pyongyang’s newest state-of-the-art school and a bank possibly catered to foreigners
Jane Hardy: An Australian diplomat’s lessons from 30 years with North Korea
Former senior diplomat breaks down how influence — not intelligence alone — shaped Australia’s approach to Pyongyang
Hundreds of foreign runners to descend upon North Korea for Pyongyang marathon
Authorities set to ease border controls in premier race for second straight year despite ongoing tourism restrictions
Death of Russian ambassador to DPRK, forgotten detainees and Halifax Forum
NK News’ Chad O’Carroll discusses the death of Amb. Matsegora, question to Lee Jae-myung and trip to security forum
North Korean farming experts seek Russia’s help to expand crop variety
DPRK agriculture academy delegation aims to boost links with Russian researchers as Pyongyang eyes higher crop yields
