Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
What North Korean escapees think about Donald Trump’s return to power
Defectors express hope former president could disrupt status quo on peninsula, but fear he could sideline human rights
November 14, 2024
How a daring defection in Berlin provides a blueprint for North Koreans abroad
Studying abroad opened Chun Chol-woo’s eyes to Kim regime, and the fall of Berlin Wall provided his chance to escape
November 13, 2024
North Korean delegation joins COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan
Participation shows DPRK’s willingness to engage on environmental issues despite limiting diplomacy since pandemic
November 12, 2024
North Korea building 3-mile wall across ruins of lost medieval city in DMZ
Hundreds of soldiers have carried out construction since March in line with Kim Jong Un’s call to sever ties with South
November 12, 2024
Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows
Experts suggest Russia may be using nearly 3.8K student visas as cover for DPRK soldiers deployed to fight Ukraine
November 11, 2024
North Korea defends crackdown on foreign media, admits to public executions
DPRK justifies harsh penalties during UN review, in move that expert said seeks to show abuses are not arbitrary
November 8, 2024
Trump victory sets off renewed calls in ROK to go nuclear to counter North Korea
Conservative politicians say South Korea can no longer depend on US for defense following election of alliance skeptic
November 7, 2024
Kim Jong Un extends deadline again for major flood reconstruction project
North Korean leader visits new high-rise apartments overlooking China amid apparent delay in recovery efforts
November 5, 2024
North Korea’s new missile, fighting in Kursk and the end of the Juche calendar
NK News’ Bryan Betts discusses Pyongyang’s ‘Hwasong-19’ launch and the latest on North Korean soldiers in Russia
November 5, 2024
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024
November 4, 2024
