Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korea reports first-ever COVID-19 outbreak
State media announces ‘maximum’ quarantine procedures to fight Omicron infections in the country
Pyongyang lockdown appears to continue for second day: Sources
Calls to multiple North Korean businesses go answered day after ‘national problem’ forced people indoors
Why the risks of an Omicron outbreak in North Korea are getting worse
Spikes in neighboring countries, economic impact on China and a stagnant containment strategy add to old problems
Yoon Suk-yeol’s inauguration speech: Key takeaways and full text
Experts say new South Korean president is cleaving strongly toward U.S.-led internationalism
Yoon Suk-yeol vows to improve North Korea’s economy if it denuclearizes
But expert say it’s unlikely cash-for-nukes incentives move the needle in Pyongyang
North Korea raises alarm over ‘second-worst drought’ in 40 years
State media channeling food supply concerns, but expert says lack of water could be related to poor management practices
US judge approves extradition of American who raided DPRK embassy in Spain
Christopher Ahn is now one step closer to extradition to Madrid, but higher court could still intervene
Lockdown orders issued in Pyongyang due to ‘national problem’: Source
North Korean residents in the capital seen scrambling to get home after the unexpected order
Why biological weapons risks complicate provision of COVID aid to North Korea
The pandemic has accentuated a dilemma over how to balance humanitarian and military priorities
China broadens lockdowns in Dandong, hub city for trade with North Korea
Restrictions come days after China and DPRK halted overland trade, with no timetable to resume
