Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
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
Crypto scam led by North Korean defector hits fellow escapees in South Korea
Suspect allegedly defrauded over 20 investors in a scheme that caused losses of some 1 billion won
Shinyoung Kwon: Authoritarian roots of North Korea’s neighborhood associations
The author unpacks history, politics of inminban, exploring how intimate community life was co-opted for state control
North Korean-born filmmaker Seok Beom-zin isn’t here to represent anyone
Director behind ‘Portrait’ discusses how class and alienation — not escape or ideology — shape his storytelling
North Korea enjoying favorable start to agricultural season: UN report
Rice, maize crops benefitted from ‘well-distributed’ rains, but below-average precipitation could harm key growth stages
Six North Koreans returned home via maritime route, Seoul says
Operation conducted via maritime border with UNC coordination, as inter-Korean communication remains severed
Additional North Korean troop deployment, Kim mourns in public and beachgoers
NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks doubts about 30K DPRK troops being sent to war and Russians heading to Wonsan Kalma
Seoul to repatriate six North Koreans in first under Lee administration
However, repatriation effort highlights communication hurdles as Pyongyang reportedly remains silent on UNC message
Civic group halts leaflet launches toward North Korea following crackdown
Abductees’ Family Union cites trust in new Seoul officials and calls on Lee Jae-myung to engage Kim Jong Un directly
