Three years since its passage, South Korea's North Korea human rights law stalls



Opinion Three years since its passage, South Korea’s North Korea human rights law stalls Despite law's approval in 2016, highly-anticipated Human Rights Foundation still not functioning Teodora Gyupchanova August 7, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News In the wake of recent reporting from the UN on the dire human rights conditions in North Korea, and Pyongyang's rejection of much-needed food aid, many might have been reminded of the status of the implementation of the North Korean Human Rights Act (NKHRA), signed into law by the South Korean government in September 2016. When the NKHRA was passed in the National Assembly it was considered a great achievement, given that the first draft of the bill was proposed to the South Korean parliament in 2005. In the wake of recent reporting from the UN on the dire human rights conditions in North Korea, and Pyongyang's rejection of much-needed food aid, many might have been reminded of the status of the implementation of the North Korean Human Rights Act (NKHRA), signed into law by the South Korean government in September 2016. When the NKHRA was passed in the National Assembly it was considered a great achievement, given that the first draft of the bill was proposed to the South Korean parliament in 2005. 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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Three years since its passage, South Korea’s North Korea human rights law stalls

Despite law's approval in 2016, highly-anticipated Human Rights Foundation still not functioning

Teodora Gyupchanova August 7, 2019

Three years since its passage, South Korea’s North Korea human rights law stalls

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In the wake of recent reporting from the UN on the dire human rights conditions in North Korea, and Pyongyang's rejection of much-needed food aid, many might have been reminded of the status of the implementation of the North Korean Human Rights Act (NKHRA), signed into law by the South Korean government in September 2016.

When the NKHRA was passed in the National Assembly it was considered a great achievement, given that the first draft of the bill was proposed to the South Korean parliament in 2005.

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