Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
YouTube terminates channels of prominent North Korean vloggers
Removal comes after South Korea blocked channels of young YouTubers linked to DPRK propaganda apparatus
June 27, 2023
Defector launches anti-regime leaflets toward North Korea on war anniversary
Park Sang-hak defies government warnings to continue leafleting, send banner accusing Kim Jong Un of plotting invasion
June 26, 2023
North Koreans vow to kill Americans and South Koreans at state-led mass rallies
Authorities display gruesome slogans and posters of nuclear strikes on US at events marking Korean War anniversary
June 26, 2023
Inside North Korea’s strategy to stop defections by officials stranded abroad
The regime uses family as collateral and encourages snitching to prevent escapes, which could pick up ahead of reopening
June 23, 2023
The other Korean demographic crisis: Unmasking North Korea’s population data
DPRK has likely fudged numbers since 90s famine, a finding that impacts assessments of military and economic strength
June 23, 2023
Russian ambassador rejects reports of famine in North Korea, corpses on streets
In interview, Alexander Matsegora admits food situation is ‘not easy’ but dismisses BBC documentary claims of starvation
June 23, 2023
State media review: Kim Jong Un stays silent at North Korean party meeting
An in-depth review of the lack of leader speech, new plenum posters, diplomatic ties with South Sudan and more
June 22, 2023
Seoul clears way for full deployment of US battery against North Korean missiles
Environment impact study finds THAAD interceptor poses no risk to residents after years of local opposition
June 22, 2023
UN aviation agency condemns North Korean missile tests as threat to air traffic
ICAO urges DPRK to comply with regulations, which require states to provide advance notice of launches
June 22, 2023
UN commissioner calls for North Korea to reengage on human rights
Human rights chief says Pyongyang hasn’t cooperated for years, as DPRK representative lashes out over abduction issue
June 22, 2023
