North Korea "exploring" ways to engage on human rights, says UN special rapporteur



Interviews North Korea “exploring” ways to engage on human rights, says UN special rapporteur Situation on the ground remains "extremely serious," however, Tomás Ojea Quintana says Oliver Hotham January 13, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA North Korean authorities may be increasingly open to dialogue and engagement with the United Nations on human rights, the UN's Special Rapporteur said on the issue in a recent interview in Seoul. Speaking to NK News as he wrapped up a five-day visit to the South Korean capital on Friday, Tomás Ojea Quintana reported that he believed an ongoing diplomatic detente with the DPRK may be making Pyongyang more open to cooperation with the UN on human rights. North Korean authorities may be increasingly open to dialogue and engagement with the United Nations on human rights, the UN's Special Rapporteur said on the issue in a recent interview in Seoul. Speaking to NK News as he wrapped up a five-day visit to the South Korean capital on Friday, Tomás Ojea Quintana reported that he believed an ongoing diplomatic detente with the DPRK may be making Pyongyang more open to cooperation with the UN on human rights. 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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North Korea “exploring” ways to engage on human rights, says UN special rapporteur

Situation on the ground remains "extremely serious," however, Tomás Ojea Quintana says

Oliver Hotham January 13, 2019

North Korea “exploring” ways to engage on human rights, says UN special rapporteur

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North Korean authorities may be increasingly open to dialogue and engagement with the United Nations on human rights, the UN's Special Rapporteur said on the issue in a recent interview in Seoul.

Speaking to NK News as he wrapped up a five-day visit to the South Korean capital on Friday, Tomás Ojea Quintana reported that he believed an ongoing diplomatic detente with the DPRK may be making Pyongyang more open to cooperation with the UN on human rights.

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