Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korea has a pop culture obsession with potatoes, and it’s a dangerous sign
DPRK state media has been replacing images of white rice — a symbol of prosperity — with the more humble spud
How South Korean NGOs impact inter-Korean relations – NKNews Podcast Ep. 156
Sang-young Hong of the Korean Sharing Movement talks about civil society's interactions with North Korea
US closely monitoring ROK’s criminal investigation of North Korea activists
Dept of State says activists should be able to "freely exercise the freedoms of expression, assembly, and association"
‘My family is infuriated’: Shooting victim’s brother meets defense minister
Lee Dae-jun was killed by North Korean soldiers on Sept. 22, and his brother remains unconvinced that he tried to defect
Seoul police sends three North Korea human rights groups to prosecutors’ office
Groups accused of violating inter-Korean exchange law by sending balloons filled with bibles or leaflets, sources say
North Korean fishermen lead dangerous lives as the ‘avant-garde of capitalism’
A North Korean defector recalls the good old days of profiting off unregulated waters as he casts his line in the South
North Korea enacts new law urging businesses to save money and resources
A new decree was adopted in a rarely-publicized meeting of top Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) officials
Internal document: North Korea may clamp down on homeless as COVID-19 prevention
Document suggests that Kim Jong Un ratified policies to send wanderers to relief stations
North Korea in Oct. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Oct. 1, 2020 to Oct. 31, 2020
North Korea policy: What happens if Trump or Biden gets elected?
Lieutenant General Chun In-bum and Yonsei University Professor John Delury discuss the future of North Korea policy
