Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Ex-North Korean envoy calls for ‘relentless’ spotlight on regime’s abuses
Lee Il-kyu says documenting DPRK crimes leads to change at Seoul forum on improving human rights in the country
North Korea forced Russian reporters to take COVID tests for Lavrov-Kim talks
Precaution points to DPRK’s concern about outside threats and suggests reluctance to welcome foreigners, experts say
Lavrov sails on Kim Jong Un’s yacht, military parade prep and wastewater rumors
NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks Russian diplomat’s visit to Wonsan Kalma resort and potential plans for another mass games
Lee Jae-myung vows to boost support for North Korean escapees on Defectors’ Day
President emphasizes defectors’ right to integrate into South Korean society at event for 2nd annual holiday
Unification minister nominee calls to rename ministry amid North Korea shifts
Chung Dong-young calls for bipartisan discussion of issue, though experts warn of sending wrong message on unification
North Korean defector files unprecedented lawsuit against Kim Jong Un
First case by a DPRK-born defector to hold North Korea’s leader legally accountable for crimes against humanity in South
Ask A North Korean: What is the role of ‘People’s Units’ in North Korea
Rose shares her experience dealing with ‘inminban’ and the role they play in the lives of everyday North Koreans
North Korea to receive $2.38M in humanitarian assistance this year: UN data
Switzerland named as sole donor of aid which will be channeled through organizations such as UNICEF
Kim Jong Un leads commemoration of founding leader’s death anniversary
An in-depth analysis of tributes for Kim Il Sung, post plenum planning, heatwave warnings and sporting successes
North Korea rebrands disaster prevention ministry, but can it weather the storm?
State media reveals upgraded response body as floods, heatwaves intensify, but expert questions if real change is coming
