Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Seoul’s unification ministry looks to cut spending on North Korea cooperation
Yoon administration proposes 3.7% decrease in 2025 budget, but seeks more humanitarian funds in line with new policy
August 27, 2024
North Korea’s new suicide drones, and Russian students in Pyongyang
NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks Kim Jong Un’s latest weapons inspection, language exchange and food security after floods
August 27, 2024
North Korean farmland suffered ‘minimal’ damage from floods, USDA finds
Research predicts limited impact on crop production despite heavy rains, which expert calls relief for food security
August 26, 2024
How Kamala Harris will handle North Korea if she beats Trump this November
She is likely to maintain Biden’s sanctions and diplomatic strategy, but new challenges may require adjustments
August 23, 2024
Why Kim Jong Un’s campaign to compel youth loyalty is bound to backfire
Some say young North Koreans look more favorably on regime, but spread of outside media undermines faith in the state
August 23, 2024
Seoul minister denies new policy seeks unification with North Korea ‘by force’
Kim Yung-ho says doctrine seeks to update rather than replace long-standing roadmap, despite calling for ‘unified ROK’
August 22, 2024
Kim Jong Un poses as father and teacher to children displaced by floods
An in-depth analysis of flood relief, TV propaganda for youth, North Korea’s anxiety about birth rates and more
August 22, 2024
North Korea issues heavy rain warnings as tropical storm hits peninsula
State media forecasts over foot of rain near inter-Korean border, less than a month after floods displaced thousands
August 22, 2024
The view from China: Social media offers glimpse of flood damage in North Korea
Images taken across Yalu River show flooded fields, rooftop rescues and more, highlighting impact of poor infrastructure
August 21, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s reported use of ‘South Korean’ words is exaggerated, experts say
North Korea has cracked down on ROK expressions, but the terms leader used in recent speech are just rare, not forbidden
August 20, 2024
