Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korea’s got 99 problems and rural development is one
2022 focus on agriculture reflects both growing food insecurity and Maoist-inspired efforts to improve countryside life
After flurry of missile tests, Kim Jong Un says ties with China ‘unbreakable’
North Korean leader pens praise-filled letter to President Xi Jinping on eve of Winter Olympics
Timeline: From North Korea’s missile tests to restarting rail trade with China
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31
The week in North Korean state media: A review of Jan. 28 to Feb. 3
An in-depth analysis of Lunar New Year horse riding, a military official’s death and the tale of a ‘venomous’ grandma
North Korea in January 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1, 2022 to January 31, 2022
South Korean group receives new exemption to deliver COVID-19 aid to North Korea
World Health Organization also granted 18 more months to deliver health care items and Toyota cars, UN states
North Korea relaxes some rules for diplomats in Pyongyang, but tightens others
Fear of Omicron variant spreading in China and South Korea appears to be spurring changes, source says
Kim Jong Un’s body ‘withered’ as he ‘suffered’ for the people, state TV says
New 2-hour program on 2021 ‘hardships’ reveals unseen military horse rides and more to bolster Kim personality cult
North Korea reports zero COVID cases as it warns of infectious mutations
DPRK tells World Health Organization it tested an additional 1,436 people from Jan. 7-20
Why North Korea is suddenly testing missiles at breakneck speed
A constellation of domestic and external factors have aligned to drive the DPRK’s high-intensity campaign in January
