Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Red Cross receives sanctions exemption to send laptops to North Korea
Shipment intended to support office operations in DPRK, though unclear if related to plans for foreign staff to return
August 19, 2024
Dark forces, fake news: How partisan attacks undermine Yoon’s unification policy
Experts say president is using new doctrine as cudgel against opponents, dooming any chance of garnering broader support
August 16, 2024
Seoul to establish new North Korea human rights fund, send info into DPRK: Yoon
President doubles down on human rights in new unification policy, but expert doubts plans will help North Koreans, NGOs
August 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un cheers Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine to mark Liberation Day
North Korean leader signals strong ties with rare visit to monument to Soviet troops, greets flood victims in capital
August 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s viral flood tour was actually centered on secret new project
Analysis shows construction began in April and that North Korean leader likely only inspected flooding at the site
August 16, 2024
North Korea accuses Japan of posing as ‘nuclear victim,’ slamming Kishida speech
An in-depth analysis of commentary on Hiroshima visit, Independence Day agitprop, a brutal heat wave and more
August 16, 2024
Full text: Yoon’s speech on ‘freedom-based unification’ with North Korea
NK Pro provides the full English and Korean text of South Korean president’s remarks outlining new unification doctrine
August 15, 2024
Yoonification: ROK president makes no room for Kim Jong Un in a unified Korea
Yoon’s call for unification under democracy makes North Korean regime change unspoken goal, aiming to divide its society
August 15, 2024
Yoon calls for ‘freedom-based unification’ with North Korea under ROK rule
President emphasizes need to liberate DPRK people in new policy that experts say endorses unification by absorption
August 15, 2024
Rob York: How the Global South views North Korean human rights
Scholar discusses geopolitical battle for influence in Southern Hemisphere and DPRK’s illicit efforts to finance weapons
August 15, 2024
