Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
UN approves shipment of pediatric medical equipment to North Korea
Nonprofit receives sanctions waiver to send aid to a Pyongyang rehabilitation center, but unclear when it might arrive
How corruption conquered North Korea, and why it’s there to stay
While Kim Il Sung launched campaigns that curbed graft, Kim Jong Un has found corruption beneficial to his regime
North Korea lifts COVID-19 restrictions across country — but not near borders
State media announces rollback of masking, social distancing rules after Kim Jong Un announces “victory” over virus
Ask a North Korean: How do you move to a new house in the DPRK?
North Koreans can only move under specific circumstances, and even then finding affordable housing is nigh impossible
China’s retaliation over Taiwan endangers cooperation on North Korea: Experts
Increasing hostility between Beijing and Washington could give Pyongyang more leeway to evade sanctions
North Korea’s ‘strengthened rhetoric’ around nukes concerning, US says
State Department comments follow DPRK threats to ‘exterminate’ South Korean leaders and use nuclear weapons if attacked
State media review: North Korea backs China over Taiwan issue
An in-depth analysis of DPRK-China alignment, Seoul’s ‘audacious’ inter-Korean plans, consumer goods shows and more
North Korea’s proclamation of COVID ‘victory’ only portends more suffering ahead
Kim regime focused on crafting propaganda wins rather than embracing solutions like vaccines that would help it open up
North Korea declares COVID-19 ‘eradicated,’ implies Kim Jong Un caught virus
DPRK leader proclaims victory at event in Pyongyang, as his sister threatens South Korea for allegedly spreading virus
South Korea’s lack of minority protections jeopardizes its global reputation
Older men who dominate politics ignore equality and representation, even as Yoon tries to raise Korea’s global profile
