Human Security / Human Rights
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Moon Jae-in’s last-ditch attempt to salvage his North Korea legacy
In wide-ranging interview, Moon appeals to those at home and abroad to continue his vision for peace on the peninsula
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Feb. 4 to Feb. 10
An analysis of the DPRK’s missile boasts, volunteers dispatched to the countryside, revolutionary marches and more
North Koreans continue to work abroad in violation of UN sanctions: Report
Expert says workers can find informal employment, as the DPRK’s COVID-19 controls leave its citizens stranded overseas
Defector-poet Jang Jin-sung sentenced to six months in prison for sexual crime
Seoul court finds award-winning author guilty of 'indecent act by force' against a former female coworker
Kim Jong Un decries construction delays, mass labor system in letter to workers
Criticism comes as major construction projects remain unfinished after missing deadlines in recent years
North Korean defectors continue to close the wage gap in South Korea
Researchers also find gender wage discrimination has significant impact on defector community, where 3 in 4 are women
A journalist detained in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 221
BBC reporter Rupert Wingfield-Hayes recounts his arrest and questioning for reporting that ran afoul of DPRK authorities
Cryptic figures and stagnant projects: North Korea announces 2022 budget plans
Supreme People’s Assembly maintains high defense spending levels while boosting pandemic budget
Cutting off food aid to North Korea would have disastrous consequences
While diversion of aid is a known risk, monitoring ensures food reaches the most vulnerable and has reduced malnutrition
Experts fear repercussions from ongoing cyberattacks against North Korean IT
Critics say disruptions may interfere with cyber operations against DPRK and reduce North Korean access to foreign media
