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UN envoy calls for reparations for victims of North Korean human rights abuse

UN envoy calls for reparations for victims of North Korean human rights abuse

Elizabeth Salmon endorses support even if impossible to hold perpetrators accountable in annual report to UN

UN envoy calls for reparations for victims of North Korean human rights abuse
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 24, 2024
North Korea wins record third U-20 women’s World Cup after beating Japan

North Korea wins record third U-20 women’s World Cup after beating Japan

DPRK joins US and Germany as only countries to win tournament three times following undefeated run in Colombia

North Korea wins record third U-20 women’s World Cup after beating Japan
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 23, 2024
US soldier who fled to North Korea walks free after guilty plea

US soldier who fled to North Korea walks free after guilty plea

King sentenced to one year in prison despite charges including desertion, but released early for ‘good behavior’

US soldier who fled to North Korea walks free after guilty plea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 21, 2024
Without a trace: Missing North Korean defectors expose gaps in welfare system

Without a trace: Missing North Korean defectors expose gaps in welfare system

New report reveals 70 defectors’ whereabouts are unknown in South Korea, leading experts to call for increased support

Without a trace: Missing North Korean defectors expose gaps in welfare system
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy September 20, 2024
North Korean table tennis players reemerge on state media after safety concerns
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North Korean table tennis players reemerge on state media after safety concerns

An in-depth analysis of the now-famous Olympians, a critical harvest season, praise for state education and more

North Korean table tennis players reemerge on state media after safety concerns
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 20, 2024
North Korean junior women’s soccer team defeats US to reach U-20 World Cup final

North Korean junior women’s soccer team defeats US to reach U-20 World Cup final

DPRK women will now face off against Japanese team on Sunday after already beating them in final of Asian Cup in March

North Korean junior women’s soccer team defeats US to reach U-20 World Cup final
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 19, 2024
Outgoing special envoy says Seoul must lead North Korean human rights efforts

Outgoing special envoy says Seoul must lead North Korean human rights efforts

Lee Shin-wha says her heart is ‘heavier’ after tenure and calls for more collective action to resolve DPRK human rights

Outgoing special envoy says Seoul must lead North Korean human rights efforts
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 19, 2024
WHO receives sanctions exemption to send vaccine equipment to North Korea

WHO receives sanctions exemption to send vaccine equipment to North Korea

Approval of $43K shipment comes as UN agency supports new DPRK campaign to vaccinate over 1M people

WHO receives sanctions exemption to send vaccine equipment to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 17, 2024
Yoon says reuniting South Koreans with relatives in North is ‘most pressing task

Yoon says reuniting South Koreans with relatives in North is ‘most pressing task

President cites deaths of separated family members every year, blaming Pyongyang for recent lack of reunions

Yoon says reuniting South Koreans with relatives in North is ‘most pressing task
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 16, 2024
North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
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North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses

An in-depth analysis of accusations of double standards, criticism of nuke talks, wayward workers’ confessions and more

North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung September 13, 2024
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