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Documenting human rights abuses in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 187
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Documenting human rights abuses in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 187

Dr. Sandra Fahy discusses her research into the 1990s famine and bridging human rights and humanitarian work

Documenting human rights abuses in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 187
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot June 15, 2021
After 29,615 tested, North Korea says it’s still COVID-free

After 29,615 tested, North Korea says it’s still COVID-free

Self-reported data to the WHO continues record streak while no apparent progress made on vaccine deliveries to DPRK

After 29,615 tested, North Korea says it’s still COVID-free
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 14, 2021
South Korea willing to provide COVID vaccines to North Korea, says Moon Jae-in

South Korea willing to provide COVID vaccines to North Korea, says Moon Jae-in

Moon says Seoul willing to push forward with the aid if Pyongyang agrees

South Korea willing to provide COVID vaccines to North Korea, says Moon Jae-in
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 14, 2021
North Korea reports heavy rain, warns of ‘inevitable’ typhoons

North Korea reports heavy rain, warns of ‘inevitable’ typhoons

Areas hit by typhoon last year received 4-5 inches of rain since Thursday, state media says

North Korea reports heavy rain, warns of ‘inevitable’ typhoons
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 11, 2021
North Korean media warns COVID vaccines may be ineffective for ‘next few years’

North Korean media warns COVID vaccines may be ineffective for ‘next few years’

The North Korean people may still face years of pandemic lockdown ahead, suggests state media

North Korean media warns COVID vaccines may be ineffective for ‘next few years’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 9, 2021
US will appoint North Korea human rights envoy in future: Blinken

US will appoint North Korea human rights envoy in future: Blinken

Biden administration has been critical of ‘egregious’ human rights abuses in North Korea

US will appoint North Korea human rights envoy in future: Blinken
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 7, 2021
North Korea reports zero positive cases after testing 28,905 people for COVID-19

North Korea reports zero positive cases after testing 28,905 people for COVID-19

721 people were tested for the virus between May 21 and 27, according to a World Health Organization report

North Korea reports zero positive cases after testing 28,905 people for COVID-19
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung June 7, 2021
North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021

North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro June 3, 2021
Why Moon’s economic outreach to North Korea didn’t and won’t work
NK PRO

Why Moon’s economic outreach to North Korea didn’t and won’t work

While sanctions are the elephant in the room, Pyongyang is at least as much to blame

Why Moon’s economic outreach to North Korea didn’t and won’t work
Edward Howell
Edward Howell June 2, 2021
Why a South Korean publisher could face years in prison for printing a memoir

Why a South Korean publisher could face years in prison for printing a memoir

Critics say the ban on North Korean materials is outdated and a violation of free speech

Why a South Korean publisher could face years in prison for printing a memoir
Won-Gi Jung
Won-Gi Jung June 2, 2021