Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
The pandemic is bad news for North Koreans, but not so much for Kim Jong Un
Prying foreign eyes leaving the country, fewer defectors and calls for sanctions relief among benefits for Kim regime
North Korea slams US-style ‘democracy’ after summit against authoritarianism
DPRK foreign ministry accuses US of promoting democracy to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs
‘Abnormal climatic phenomenon’ hits Pyongyang: North Korean media
‘Unprecedented’ fine dust and fog covers parts of capital city, western coasts
Pioneers, propaganda and play: North Korean children’s education — in photos
Photos from inside the DPRK show how the state molds young students into devoted revolutionaries and loyal citizens
US to impose new sanctions against North Korea for first time under Biden
Office of Foreign Assets Control to sanction DPRK prosecutor’s office, animation studio and top official on Friday
Gift guide: The best books for North Korea watchers this holiday season
New titles released in 2021 shed light on all things DPRK, from everyday life to little-known history
Families separated by Korean War giving up hope of meeting loved ones: Survey
Unification ministry notes many victims are elderly and in poor health, and 82% don’t know if family in North is alive
A declaration to end the Korean War can improve American and Korean security
Formally ending the more than 70-year-long conflict would build political will for permanent peace
UNICEF receives exemption to send ventilators, vaccine equipment to North Korea
Agency plans to ship items via Nampho-Dalian route, after it briefly opened for aid deliveries in fall
US lawmakers urge White House to reject end-of-war declaration with North Korea
Members of Congress say ending Korean War would undermine regional security, compromise the mandate of US Forces Korea
