Human Security / Human Rights
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EXCLUSIVE: North Korean defector jailed for spying says South crushed his dreams
In exclusive letters from prison, man blackmailed by DPRK defends his actions as necessary to save family in country
North Korea keeps aid groups in the dark about its COVID vaccine campaign
Gavi and UNICEF say they have yet to receive requests for doses since DPRK suddenly announced it will start jabs
Seoul lawmakers call for resolution condemning North Korea’s new nuclear law
Ruling party says decades of denuclearization talks ‘down the drain’ after DPRK outlines various first-use scenarios
How nuclear weapons help North Korea punch above its weight – Ep. 253
Sung-Yoon Lee discusses grim realities of the Kim Jong Un regime and why denuclearization summit talks are pointless
North Korea finally wants vaccines. The question is where it will get them.
Inoculations are much needed but come too late for many who suffered through outbreak and under pandemic restrictions
North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un
Kim cites cold weather virus risks in speech, while also promising large economic growth by 2025 at assembly session
State media review: North Korea prepares for typhoon disaster that never came
An in-depth analysis of Typhoon Hinnamnor, criticism of Japan’s defense budget and a new ideological program for kids
Unification minister proposes inter-Korean meeting to discuss family reunions
Kwon Young-se says time is running out for families separated by Korean War over 70 years ago
Seoul approves private aid shipment to North Korea for first time under Yoon
Green light for ‘nutrition’ aid comes as DPRK has refused assistance from South throughout pandemic
North Korea has ignored dozens of new inquiries about missing persons: UN
Working group bemoans DPRK’s ‘persistent lack of cooperation’ as it seeks whereabouts of abductees
