Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Overseas North Koreans face lengthy reeducation when borders open, defectors say
Pyongyang will be extremely suspicious of those who have lived abroad for years during pandemic, escapees tell NK News
August 15, 2023
China opposes UN Security Council meeting on North Korean human rights abuses
Beijing’s mission to UN criticizes ‘politicization’ of human rights issues, but meeting still likely to take place
August 15, 2023
WHO receives sanctions exemption to send disaster relief to North Korea
UN sanctions body approves proposal to ship tents for humanitarian aid efforts, as DPRK grapples with typhoon damage
August 14, 2023
North Korean leader blames ‘irresponsible’ officials for typhoon damage
State media reports Kim Jong Un visited flooded farmlands on east coast, mobilized military to aid locals
August 14, 2023
US requests UN Security Council meeting to discuss North Korea human rights
Washington says briefing next week would be first since 2017 and is ‘long overdue’
August 11, 2023
North Korea preparing for imminent border reopening: Tour company
Koryo Tours says ‘reliable’ DPRK sources point to citizens re-entering country for first time in nearly four years
August 11, 2023
State media review: North Korean kids celebrate killing of ‘American bastards’
An in-depth analysis of a new anti-U.S. children’s show, typhoon warnings, farming law changes and more
August 10, 2023
North Korea urges citizens to safeguard leader portraits from incoming typhoon
State media says protecting statues, monuments and murals should be top priority, despite emphasizing people’s safety
August 10, 2023
ROK police investigating claims pastor molested 8 North Korean defector students
Authorities say pastor runs school for defectors, and he is reportedly known for helping 1,000 North Koreans escape
August 9, 2023
Unification ministry to crack down on unauthorized exchanges with North Korea
Seoul says it will introduce stronger penalties and reporting center, despite near total lack of inter-Korean engagement
August 8, 2023
