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Security Council discusses North Korean human rights for first time in 5 years
Experts welcome meeting but criticize UN official for not calling out China for facilitating DPRK human rights abuses
August 18, 2023
Seoul officials demand China refrain from repatriating North Korean defectors
Unification minister calls on Beijing to abide by global norms, as thousands could be sent home when the DPRK reopens
August 16, 2023
‘Abuse and racism’ drove Travis King to seek asylum in North Korea: State media
First statement from Pyongyang on matter comes around one month after King crossed inter-Korean border on JSA tour
August 16, 2023
China opposes UN Security Council meeting on North Korean human rights abuses
Beijing’s mission to UN criticizes ‘politicization’ of human rights issues, but meeting still likely to take place
August 15, 2023
ROK police investigating claims pastor molested 8 North Korean defector students
Authorities say pastor runs school for defectors, and he is reportedly known for helping 1,000 North Koreans escape
August 9, 2023
US vows to enforce sanctions after Russian military plane visits North Korea
Washington voices concern about DPRK’s efforts to aid war effort in Ukraine, accuses Moscow of seeking to buy weapons
August 8, 2023
Surveillance state: How intensified Chinese border security hurts North Koreans
Imagery reveals vast security network along border that has made it harder for people to flee and smuggle food
August 4, 2023
UN Command says North Korea ‘responded’ about US soldier Travis King
It remains unclear if DPRK has sent substantive response, as UNC and US offer scant and sometimes conflicting details
August 3, 2023
Seoul demands North Korea stop arms sales after its rockets show up in Ukraine
Reported confirmation that DPRK weapons have appeared on battlefield comes after Russian defense chief visited Pyongyang
July 31, 2023
US Senate appoints North Korean human rights envoy after six-year vacancy
Julie Turner has said she seeks to empower DPRK escapees and resume Security Council briefings on country’s human rights
July 31, 2023
