Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
100K North Koreans still earning money for regime overseas: UN report
Information provided to Panel of Experts suggests DPRK laborers generate $500M per year in violation of UN sanctions
North Korean wig exports hold strong despite overall decline in trade with China
Expert says slump in bilateral exchange in first two months of 2024 likely due to downturn in Chinese economy
How dictatorship shapes the politics of the North Korean diaspora – Ep. 334
Sheena Chestnut Greitens discusses how defectors navigate democracy and the regime’s efforts to control those who leave
China spars with UN human rights envoy over forced repatriation of North Koreans
Beijing’s delegate disparages defectors as illegal migrants, rejecting concerns that escapees face torture back in DPRK
North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size
Claims about bulldozing major military bases to build ‘world’s largest’ farm mislead public about project, NK Pro finds
South Korea reconvenes advisory body on unification plans with North Korea
Activist says body has no power to set policy but that members could help push updates to outdated inter-Korean policy
Nonprofits urge UN to update ‘historic’ report on North Korea human rights abuse
Activists say new Commission of Inquiry report needed to address issues under Kim Jong Un and draw attention to problem
Russia has fired North Korean missiles at Ukraine some 50 times, prosecutors say
Ukraine alleges DPRK missiles have struck at least six regions, singling out ballistic missile attacks on Kharkiv
State media review: North Korea lauds nation’s ‘mom’ Kim Jong Un on women’s day
An in-depth review of lip service for gender equality, a report on soccer victory, Tree Planting Day and more
Victims of North Korean repatriation campaign sue for compensation in ROK court
First ROK lawsuit over case alleges DPRK lured Koreans in Japan with false promises and that Seoul didn’t protect them
