Human Security / Human Rights
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UN Command in contact with North Korea about Travis King: Deputy commander
LTG Andrew Harrison declines to provide more details about talks to secure release of US soldier who crossed into DPRK
July 24, 2023
Settling in Seoul: The movies and books that influenced a North Korean escapee
The Kim regime heavily restricts artists, but South Korean culture shines a light on what the Koreas share in common
State media review: North Korea hypes ‘victory’ over US ahead of major holiday
An in-depth review of preparations for Korean War anniversary, extreme weather, a travelog bashing Buddhism and more
July 20, 2023
US soldier who crossed to North Korea faced charges for assault, property damage
ROK court records fill out profile of apparent defector Travis King, though his motivations and future remain unclear
July 19, 2023
How North Korea will handle the case of US soldier who illegally entered country
Evidence suggests DPRK will release American in short order, but COVID and hotline issues could complicate things
July 19, 2023
Number of North Korean defectors entering South Korea doubles in second quarter
Seoul attributes on-quarter surge in new arrivals to 65 to eased COVID controls in China, anticipating trend to continue
July 18, 2023
Russia denies North Korean missile fell in economic zone, downplaying evidence
Experts say Moscow is unlikely to admit ICBM fell in its waters to avoid souring ties with Pyongyang
July 17, 2023
What humanitarian groups can do to facilitate a return to North Korea post-COVID
DPRK is ambivalent about hosting aid workers, but decoupling aid from nuke talks and other steps can reduce resistance
July 17, 2023
Kim Jong Un appears to build giant private train station near beach mansions
Construction points to paranoia around leader’s security, as well as investment in personal luxuries despite shortages
July 14, 2023
North Korean man stabbed multiple times in Moscow, Russian media reports
No evidence attack was politically motivated, as state news agency says victim undergoing ‘intensive’ treatment
July 14, 2023
