Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Big city lights: Pyongyang shone bright for Putin, even as rest of DPRK sat dark
NK Pro analysis of satellite data reveals increasing light levels in North Korea but also a striking urban-rural divide
North Korea calls Yoon ‘ringleader of rebellion’ in report on impeachment trial
An in-depth analysis of trial coverage, criticism of Japan’s mission to NATO and youth ‘volunteers’ for factory work
How Ukraine pulled off risky missions to capture North Korean soldiers in Kursk
First-hand accounts present DPRK troops as willing to go to extreme lengths to avoid being taken prisoner
Family photo found on North Korean soldier features popular South Korean meme
Photoshopped dog points to spread of ROK culture in DPRK and may offer insights about troops fighting for Russia
Lyle Goldstein: Why Trump needs to engage North Korea to lower tensions
Expert discusses how the DPRK’s ties with China and Russia shape its nuclear ambitions and how to stabilize peninsula
Ex-ROK spy official likens Yoon’s martial law orders to North Korean tactics
Arresting opposition would have made South Korea’s NIS no different than DPRK secret police, fired deputy chief says
North Korea starts work on huge greenhouse farm 4x the size of past megaproject
NK Pro analysis suggests complex on China border could become world’s largest, after DPRK falsely claimed title before
Kim Jong Un’s message to troops, Yoon’s arrest and Kim Yo Jong’s statement
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses the latest evidence of DPRK participation in Ukraine war and related ethical issues
Senate confirms Rubio as secretary of state, setting up North Korea policy shift
Unanimous vote in favor of Trump pick comes after Rubio signaled need to rethink US approach to Pyongyang
North Korea boosted rural housing project in 2024 by building over 25K homes
NK Pro estimate of 30% increase is below official claims, while Kim Jong Un has complained of poor construction
