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South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen
Prosecutors had sought 3-5 years prison time for four Moon administration officials’ involvement in 2019 repatriation
February 19, 2025
North Korea rights groups fear their collapse after Musk pushes US funding cuts
Trump administration’s freeze of NED funds deals a blow to DPRK human rights groups and could be gift for Kim Jong Un
February 14, 2025
UN office urges NGOs to improve North Korean human rights record keeping
OHCHR report criticizes separate databases but civic groups raise issue of victims’ consent and confidentiality
February 6, 2025
Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
Dutch firm facilitating first such trip in 5 years says potential investors can visit in May but expert warns of risks
February 5, 2025
55 North Koreans arrive in South in late 2024, bringing annual total to 236
While defector numbers have somewhat recovered from all-time low in 2021, they remain far below pre-pandemic figures
February 4, 2025
Trump’s intelligence nominee calls for risk reduction in North Korea policy
Tulsi Gabbard’s comments mark another signal of potential shift away from longstanding U.S. focus on denuclearization
January 31, 2025
North Korean troops in Russia sent for retraining after heavy losses: Ukraine
But Kyiv says DPRK soldiers expected to continue fighting in Kursk amid reports of temporary retreat from front lines
January 29, 2025
Satellite imagery reveals extensive upgrades at North Korean prison camps
NK Pro analysis reveals two facilities rebuilt and a third expanded, likely to improve security and handle more inmates
January 28, 2025
FAO and UNICEF win sanctions exemptions to deliver $163K in aid to North Korea
Assistance is aimed at improving agricultural production and providing clean water as humanitarian staff remain shut out
January 28, 2025
US pause on foreign aid already affecting North Korean human rights groups
Trump order demands review of all funding, throwing into question DPRK-related initiatives that rely on US support
January 27, 2025
