With talks going nowhere, the U.S. must now pressure North Korea on human rights | NK News
NK News Logo
November 03, 2024
Opinion

With talks going nowhere, the U.S. must now pressure North Korea on human rights

Pyongyang's grim record could be a formidable tool in the looming pressure campaign

Views expressed in Opinion articles are exclusively the authors’ own and do not represent the views of NK News.

Few people cannot help but empathize with the plight of the common North Korean citizens living in primitive conditions while their rights are cavalierly trampled by the brutish regime of North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un. At first glance, it seems obvious that anything that can be done to improve this must be done. 

Try unlimited access
Only $1 for four weeks

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period
  • 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.