Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korea ends ‘mass games’ propaganda spectacle after two-week run
First edition in five years focused on glorifying Kim Jong Un to citizens rather than earning cash from foreign tourists
Bong Seung Shin: How a South Korean journalist reported from inside the North
KBS reporter discusses the challenges of working under constant supervision and what he learned about inter-Korean ties
UNICEF and WHO to send delegations to North Korea in November: Sources
Mission tied to vaccine aid would mark the first time foreign staff from two agencies have entered since pandemic began
Activists urge Seoul to co-sponsor UN resolution on North Korean human rights
Over 20 NGOs and experts sign open letter to Lee Jae-myung voicing concern about ROK's declining focus on human rights
Trump tells families of Japanese abducted by North Korea that US is ‘with them’
President pledges to ‘do everything’ in his power to resolve issue as he pushes for a meeting with Kim Jong Un
North Korea’s violations of religious freedom have surged since pandemic: Report
Nearly 100% of defectors say religion is not allowed, though small numbers report practicing in secret
What the world lost when North Korea’s doors swung closed
Revisiting period when the DPRK felt within reach shows how much was taken for granted, and how quickly things change
Working for the man: How North Korea exerts absolute control over laborers
Text of new Labor Management Act reveals how authorities mobilize workers and keep them from flocking to markets
Kim Jong Un inspects Sinuiju greenhouse farm again ahead of 9th Party Congress
An in-depth analysis of leader’s fourth visit to project, return of Pyongyang International Film Festival and more
Japan’s new prime minister signals openness to meeting Kim Jong Un
Takaichi tells families of Japanese abductees she ‘won’t miss any opportunity’ to resolve long-standing issue with DPRK
