Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korea careens from floods to drought, straining an already fragile system
Climate change is intensifying environmental shocks in the DPRK and placing millions at risk of going hungry
Settling in Seoul: Where South Korea succeeds in helping new defectors
Adapting to life in an alien country is a daunting challenge, one defector says, so any assistance can go a long way
The untold story of Kim Jong Un’s older brother – NKNews Podcast Ep. 241
Emilia Brock and Lucas Reilly discuss the life and murder of Kim Jong Nam, North Korea’s ‘forgotten prince’
Book review: Do North Korea’s markets undercut Kim Jong Un or prop up his rule?
Andrew Yeo’s new book explores how capitalist activity can subvert state power while failing to bring fundamental change
Family of ROK official killed by North Korea to sue over claim he was defector
Announcement of intention to take legal action comes day after Seoul concludes no evidence Lee Dae-jun sought to defect
Even after COVID leapfrogged border controls, no signs North Korea will open up
Ongoing travel restrictions have biggest impact on DPRK citizens stuck overseas, travel industry insiders say
State media review: New disease outbreak rubs salt in North Korea’s wounds
An in-depth analysis of drought and epidemics in a rice-producing region, blaming workers for economic issues and more
800 North Korean families ‘suffering’ from outbreak of new disease: State media
Top elites ‘donate’ more medicine as propaganda campaign ramps up on party’s response to intestinal disease epidemic
‘No evidence’ fisheries official killed by North Korea sought to defect: Seoul
Government expresses regret over military’s initial claim, drops appeal to block release of information on 2020 killing
Uvalde shooting shows ‘miserable’ US human rights situation, North Korea says
Foreign ministry statement latest attempt to undermine international criticism of widespread rights abuses in DPRK
