Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Crises mount in North Korea as major flooding follows drought, food shortages
Satellite imagery reveals flooded homes and broken bridges from severe August rains
North Korea in July 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2021 to July 31, 2021
Timeline: From inter-Korean hotlines to US deputy secretary’s trip to Seoul
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from July 1 to July 31
North Korea again reports no COVID cases, as Seoul pushes humanitarian aid
World Health Organization says DPRK tested 681 more people, bringing total tested to over 34,000
North Korea seems to deny claim of 50 escapees forcibly repatriated from China
China regularly sent back DPRK defectors before COVID-19, but unclear if still possible amid strict pandemic lockdowns
Prejudice, not just COVID, is behind DPRK’s expected absence from Paralympics
COVID-19 is DPRK’s immediate concern, but experts say the country also discriminates against people with disabilities
North Korea isn’t fretting about a long COVID-19 lockdown
Chinese aid will keep regime afloat as DPRK shows little interest in a quick return to pre-pandemic life
South Korea greenlights first aid to DPRK since Sept. 2020
The move follows recent thaw in inter-Korean relations after hotlines restored
North Korea eyes China trade restart as COVID-19 import zone activity ramps up
Disinfection facility at border linked to 'grave' COVID incident sees heavy construction amid reports of 'food crisis'
North Korea tests 691 more people for COVID-19, reports zero positive cases
DPRK claims to have tested a total of 33,889 people, as state media continues to emphasize virus prevention measures
