Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Kim Jong Un makes frank speech about nation’s poverty at small factory opening
North Korean leader vows to fix ‘backward’ economy and declares flood recovery project complete in two speeches
Ask a North Korean: How do public utilities work in the DPRK?
An escapee writes about gathering wood to heat homes, fetching water from wells and how the state collects utility fees
Kim Jong Un reemerges after extended absence to pay respects to late father
An in-depth analysis of Kim Jong Il’s death anniversary, messaging to Trump and river management failures
Hanna Song: How to ensure North Korean voices are not forgotten
Activist discusses research about DPRK’s crackdowns on outside info and importance of inclusivity in human rights work
Yoon’s impeachment throws future of North Korean human rights policy into doubt
South Korean leader presented himself as ally to cause, and now activists fear reversal of his policies following ouster
Ox carts and smartphones: New video offers rare look at North Korean countryside
Footage captured by Russian tourist in October shows the steep challenges DPRK faces in developing rural areas
What defectors’ exam scores reveal about the quality of North Korean health care
Medical journals, test results and other evidence show DPRK doctors are well-trained, but held back by juche politics
From aid to academia: The status of foreign organizations in North Korea
An in-depth look at all the NGOs, businesses and schools that have resumed operations after pandemic closures
North Korea accuses US of extending ‘hegemony’ with new space unit in Japan
An in-depth analysis of criticism of Space Force, Mount Paektu pilgrims, coverage of ROK protests and more
Kathi Zellweger: The life of a humanitarian worker in North Korea
Long-time aid worker discusses her five years based in Pyongyang and her hopes for development assistance post-COVID
