Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
ANALYSIS: Jang Song Thaek’s very public purge
Dr. Andrei Lankov discusses the very public political purge of the once powerful Jang Song Thaek
Intent re-defector regrets coming to South Korea
Lacking funds for treatment, severe illness may kill him within three years
Would-be re-defector still trapped in South Korea
Treatment of North Korean refugees sacrificed for sake of conciliation with Pyongyang
ANALYSIS: The impact of Jang Song Thaek’s ouster
So far no sign of a purge of Jang’s network or loss of other positions
The perils of predicting Pyongyang purges
NIS intelligence failures often mean false reports, says observer
Understanding why North Korea arrested Merill Newman
Holding of elderly military veteran may be due to specific actions during Korean War
Why North Koreans now long for the age of indoctrination
Bygone-era provided more stability, despite criticism sessions putting Cold War allies to shame
Japanese Media Watch: November 18 – November 24
Few unique stories due to extended Yeonpyeong anniversary coverage in Japanese media
