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Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
News

Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors

South Korea urges DPRK’s compliance with international law following special envoy’s report on human rights violations

Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
Jooheon KimJooheon Kim March 20, 2025
The existential crisis facing the North Korean human rights movement
North Korea News Podcast

The existential crisis facing the North Korean human rights movement

Three activists discuss how NGOs are struggling to stay alive after devastating US funding cuts

The existential crisis facing the North Korean human rights movement
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News March 20, 2025
North Korean defectors sent money to family. An ROK court called it a crime.
Features

North Korean defectors sent money to family. An ROK court called it a crime.

Conviction of an escapee for wiring remittances to the DPRK has raised concern about impacts on long-tolerated practice

North Korean defectors sent money to family. An ROK court called it a crime.
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer March 19, 2025
Joh Kyeongil: What it means to be a progressive North Korean defector
North Korea News Podcast

Joh Kyeongil: What it means to be a progressive North Korean defector

Activist shares how he fled the DPRK three times and what he thinks needs to be done to advance inter-Korean peace

Joh Kyeongil: What it means to be a progressive North Korean defector
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News March 13, 2025
North Korean POW in Ukraine tells South Korean lawmaker that he wants to defect
News

North Korean POW in Ukraine tells South Korean lawmaker that he wants to defect

Yu Yong-weon of ruling party calls for Seoul to use ‘all resources’ to prevent soldier’s repatriation after meeting him

North Korean POW in Ukraine tells South Korean lawmaker that he wants to defect
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park March 5, 2025
A North Korean POW wants to resettle in the South. The law may stand in the way.
Analysis

A North Korean POW wants to resettle in the South. The law may stand in the way.

Legal and political hurdles have clouded fate of DPRK soldiers captured by Ukraine, complicating any transfer to ROK

A North Korean POW wants to resettle in the South. The law may stand in the way.
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy March 3, 2025
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025

North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro March 3, 2025
South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine
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South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine

Foreign ministry stated ROK is willing to provide protection and support after DPRK soldier expressed hope to defect

South Korea willing to accept North Korean prisoners of war from Ukraine
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 19, 2025
South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen
News

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

South Korean officials avoid jail for forced repatriation of DPRK fishermen
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer February 19, 2025
Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data
News

Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data

However, despite threefold increase of attempted cyberattacks in 2024, South Korean ministry says no damage reported

Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy February 19, 2025
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