Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Seoul calls on North Korea to release missionary detained for decade
South Korea pledges to work with international community to confirm status of Choi Chun-kil and five other ROK detainees
December 3, 2024
North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2024
December 3, 2024
Balloon ban, border fencing and broadcasting television into North Korea
NK News’ Ifang Bremer discusses the latest leaflet launches and mysterious TV channels targeting DPRK viewers
December 3, 2024
Crop data suggests North Korea enjoyed strong harvest despite summer floods
NK Pro analysis of NASA data shows agriculture investments bearing fruit, though many may still face food insecurity
December 2, 2024
Ishiba’s bold plan for North Korea liaison office faces uphill political battle
Domestic opposition and poor election showing are challenging Japanese leader’s ideas to resolve DPRK abduction issue
December 2, 2024
North Korea claims Kim Jong Un saved life of man injured in workplace accident
An in-depth analysis of propaganda about ‘fatherly’ leader, military threats, state-funded animation and more
November 29, 2024
North Korea launches more trash and propaganda leaflets into South by balloon
ROK says DPRK sent some 40 balloons from Thursday, two days after Kim Yo Jong denounced alleged activist leafleting
November 29, 2024
Chinese firms use North Korean prison labor to make wigs for global sale: Report
Investigation finds forcibly repatriated women work up to 20 hours daily and that output is disguised as ‘Made in China’
November 29, 2024
Why a reported rise in North Korean wages won’t do much to improve welfare
Analysis suggests alleged plan to pay workers more fails to address underlying problems in convoluted wage system
November 28, 2024
Top North Korean officials get bodyguards in likely security and status upgrade
NK Pro analysis shows security personnel flanked Kim Jong Un’s closest advisers for first time at major event
November 27, 2024
