Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
BTS rocks, Kim sucks: How Seoul’s loudspeakers seek to sway North Korean minds
Border broadcasts feature news, weather, music and more, but sharp criticism of Kim Jong Un risks inciting DPRK response
What North Korea’s inflated grain prices reveal about persistent food insecurity
Surging food prices have increased economic pressures on households, even as incomes have dropped since before pandemic
Russian and North Korean prosecutors sign deal on law enforcement cooperation
Expert says talks on combating crime may have included discussions on sanctions evasion and cyber operations
Russia’s top prosecutor visits North Korea for first time to discuss cooperation
Igor Krasnov expected to meet DPRK counterpart and sign cooperation deal as two countries expand ties beyond arms trade
North Korea raises alarm about flood risks as monsoon rains lash peninsula
High waves, strong winds and up to 10 inches of rain forecast for some areas, putting crops and homes in danger
North Korea launches more trash balloons after ROK turns on border loudspeakers
Seoul responds by resuming ‘full-fledged’ propaganda broadcasts at inter-Korean border
UNICEF delivered 4 million vaccines for North Korean children and pregnant women
UN agency made three deliveries this week for nationwide campaign set to be undertaken by DPRK health ministry in Sept.
High-profile DPRK defector appointed secretary-general of unification council
Tae Yong-ho’s appointment marks first time North Korean defector has been offered senior government role
State media review: North Korea demands officials prepare for monsoon rains
An in-depth review of inclement seasonal weather, plenum follow-ups and condemnation of Japan-Germany ‘nexus’
North Korean man drowns in Russian lake, appears to be head of top army school
Authorities confirm death of 64-year-old Kim Kum Chol, the name of a university president leading delegation to Moscow
