Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
What North Korea’s inflated grain prices reveal about persistent food insecurity
Surging food prices have increased economic pressures on households, even as incomes have dropped since before pandemic
July 23, 2024
Russian and North Korean prosecutors sign deal on law enforcement cooperation
Expert says talks on combating crime may have included discussions on sanctions evasion and cyber operations
July 23, 2024
Russia’s top prosecutor visits North Korea for first time to discuss cooperation
Igor Krasnov expected to meet DPRK counterpart and sign cooperation deal as two countries expand ties beyond arms trade
July 22, 2024
North Korea raises alarm about flood risks as monsoon rains lash peninsula
High waves, strong winds and up to 10 inches of rain forecast for some areas, putting crops and homes in danger
July 22, 2024
North Korea launches more trash balloons after ROK turns on border loudspeakers
Seoul responds by resuming ‘full-fledged’ propaganda broadcasts at inter-Korean border
July 21, 2024
UNICEF delivered 4 million vaccines for North Korean children and pregnant women
UN agency made three deliveries this week for nationwide campaign set to be undertaken by DPRK health ministry in Sept.
July 19, 2024
High-profile DPRK defector appointed secretary-general of unification council
Tae Yong-ho’s appointment marks first time North Korean defector has been offered senior government role
July 19, 2024
State media review: North Korea demands officials prepare for monsoon rains
An in-depth review of inclement seasonal weather, plenum follow-ups and condemnation of Japan-Germany ‘nexus’
July 19, 2024
North Korean man drowns in Russian lake, appears to be head of top army school
Authorities confirm death of 64-year-old Kim Kum Chol, the name of a university president leading delegation to Moscow
July 18, 2024
Mine explosions have killed more North Korean soldiers working in DMZ, ROK says
South Korean military warns heavy rains could wash mines into border areas as DPRK opens Imjin River dam without warning
July 17, 2024
