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UN envoy calls for reparations for victims of North Korean human rights abuse
Elizabeth Salmon endorses support even if impossible to hold perpetrators accountable in annual report to UN
September 24, 2024
North Korea wins record third U-20 women’s World Cup after beating Japan
DPRK joins US and Germany as only countries to win tournament three times following undefeated run in Colombia
September 23, 2024
US soldier who fled to North Korea walks free after guilty plea
King sentenced to one year in prison despite charges including desertion, but released early for ‘good behavior’
September 21, 2024
Without a trace: Missing North Korean defectors expose gaps in welfare system
New report reveals 70 defectors’ whereabouts are unknown in South Korea, leading experts to call for increased support
September 20, 2024
North Korean table tennis players reemerge on state media after safety concerns
An in-depth analysis of the now-famous Olympians, a critical harvest season, praise for state education and more
September 20, 2024
North Korean junior women’s soccer team defeats US to reach U-20 World Cup final
DPRK women will now face off against Japanese team on Sunday after already beating them in final of Asian Cup in March
September 19, 2024
Outgoing special envoy says Seoul must lead North Korean human rights efforts
Lee Shin-wha says her heart is ‘heavier’ after tenure and calls for more collective action to resolve DPRK human rights
September 19, 2024
WHO receives sanctions exemption to send vaccine equipment to North Korea
Approval of $43K shipment comes as UN agency supports new DPRK campaign to vaccinate over 1M people
September 17, 2024
Yoon says reuniting South Koreans with relatives in North is ‘most pressing task
President cites deaths of separated family members every year, blaming Pyongyang for recent lack of reunions
September 16, 2024
North Korea denounces ‘conspiratorial’ UN report on grave human rights abuses
An in-depth analysis of accusations of double standards, criticism of nuke talks, wayward workers’ confessions and more
September 13, 2024
