Human Security / Human Rights
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State media review: North Korea calls on workers to push to meet yearly quotas
An in-depth analysis of the DPRK’s annual economic plan, criticism of ROK drills, COVID and flu concerns and more
Law banning leafleting toward North Korea unconstitutional: Unification minister
Kwon Young-se criticizes law in opinion to Constitutional Court months after his own ministry warned it will enforce it
Ask a North Korean: What is retirement like for the elderly?
Most retirees fend for themselves and eek out a living at marketplaces due to collapse of public distribution system
Minions, knockoff Chanel, virtual mirror: North Korea holds women’s fashion expo
Clothing choices have grown along with foreign media influence, but event shows options still dictated from above
North Korea reveals imposing new prosecutors HQ amid anti-corruption campaign
Expert says elaborate new campus part of Kim Jong Un’s efforts to enhance rule by law for enforcing party policy
Outside information can change North Korea. But it won’t start a revolution.
Heightened surveillance and border controls mean it's time to alter our approach to info warfare — and our expectations
North Korean ambassador joins UN climate change conference in Egypt
Video and photo show Ma Tong Hui attending COP27 in rare in-person DPRK diplomatic appearance during pandemic
State media review: Rodong Sinmun launches new mobile-friendly website
An in-depth analysis of site redesign for smartphone users, forest fire warnings, an ice cream factory and more
UN sends $1M to North Korean bank account for ‘humanitarian assistance’
Experts note there are no international personnel in country to verify whether DPRK uses the money as intended
North Korea in October 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022
