Human Security / Human Rights
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Yoon’s rapprochement with Japan could soon be over before it even started
South Korea’s consultative group to resolve WWII forced labor case is struggling as upcoming court ruling approaches
State media review: DPRK accuses Yoon of ‘scheming’ over 2019 defector incident
An in-depth analysis of criticism of the Yoon administration, Kim Il Sung’s birthday celebrations, heavy rains and more
How the new UN human rights envoy can make a difference for North Koreans
Elizabeth Salmón will need to both engage Pyongyang and hold the regime accountable to succeed in difficult role
Moon Jae-in sent two accused murderers back to North Korea. So what?
Photos show one of the men resisted his repatriation, but the real story is Yoon Suk-yeol targeting his predecessor
Seoul prosecutors raid spy agency over forced repatriation of North Koreans
Raid into 2019 repatriation and DPRK’s 2020 killing of ROK official target spy agency's role in cases, prosecutors say
North Korea says it will ‘never recognize’ UN special envoy on human rights
Foreign ministry statement follows legal expert Elizabeth Salmon’s official appointment to the role last week
New photos show North Korean fisherman resisted during 2019 repatriation
Expert says images ‘absolutely shocking’ and raise constitutional concerns about decision to send two men back to DPRK
US seeks more funding to help North Korean defectors, other refugees in Asia
State Department seeks budget increase after earmarking millions for projects that support ‘sustainable reforms’ in DPRK
North Korea blames ‘alien things’ for COVID-19 outbreak – NKNews Podcast Ep. 244
The NK News team discusses anti-DPRK balloon launches, trilateral military drills, tactical nuke deployments and more
12 North Korean fishermen sentenced for attacking Russian coast guard
Russian court gives prison terms to two for deadly 2019 incident over illegal fishing, while releasing rest