Balancing act: humanitarian aid versus human rights activism



Features Balancing act: humanitarian aid versus human rights activism Which better helps the DPRK people: working on the ground, or agitating for change? Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings November 19, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON World Food Programme Amidst tension, harsh rhetoric, and a focus on nuclear issues and security, the human element of North Korea sometimes seems cast aside. Approximately 25 million people live in the DPRK. Various groups and scholars have espoused ways to advocate for the best interests of ordinary North Koreans, but how do approaches differ? And what is the best way to really help the people? Amidst tension, harsh rhetoric, and a focus on nuclear issues and security, the human element of North Korea sometimes seems cast aside. Approximately 25 million people live in the DPRK. Various groups and scholars have espoused ways to advocate for the best interests of ordinary North Koreans, but how do approaches differ? And what is the best way to really help the people? Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Balancing act: humanitarian aid versus human rights activism

Which better helps the DPRK people: working on the ground, or agitating for change?

Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings November 19, 2017

Balancing act: humanitarian aid versus human rights activism

World Food Programme

Amidst tension, harsh rhetoric, and a focus on nuclear issues and security, the human element of North Korea sometimes seems cast aside.

Approximately 25 million people live in the DPRK. Various groups and scholars have espoused ways to advocate for the best interests of ordinary North Koreans, but how do approaches differ? And what is the best way to really help the people?