Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Where things stand with North Korea’s unfinished crusade against reunification
Vestiges of old policy remain months after Kim Jong Un labeled South an enemy state, raising doubts about his intentions
October 7, 2024
Kim Jong Un gives a hero’s welcome to World Cup champion women’s team
An in-depth analysis of praise for North Korean athletes, criticism of Israel, a day for the elderly and more
October 4, 2024
North Korean elites are unhappy. But don’t expect a mass exodus.
High-level defections highlight a loss of hope among DPRK officials, a growing cause of concern for Kim Jong Un’s rule
October 4, 2024
North Korea in September 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 31, 2024
October 3, 2024
CIA seeks new North Korean informants, declaring it’s ‘open for business’
US agency releases Korean instructions on how to contact securely in bid to expand intel-gathering on secretive country
October 3, 2024
North Korea launches trash balloons a day after missiles parade through Seoul
23rd barrage this year disrupts flights and raises concerns about potential to cause forest fires as winter approaches
October 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects flood recovery in third visit to affected areas since July
Tour of home reconstruction underlines leader’s push to show concern for victims and divert blame for disaster
September 30, 2024
How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea
Shigeru Ishiba has questioned Tokyo’s focus on sanctions at expense of dialogue, despite his reputation as defense hawk
September 27, 2024
North Korea’s foreign minister denounces US ‘hegemony’ at BRICS forum in Russia
An in-depth analysis of endorsing ‘multipolar’ global order, revision to disaster law and first Kim-Xi letters in months
September 27, 2024
Seongmin Lee: How USB flash drives can empower North Koreans
North Korean defector-activist discusses how his experiences inspired him to spread outside information in the DPRK
September 26, 2024
