Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korea silent on martial law chaos in South as president faces impeachment
An in-depth analysis of lack of coverage on ROK crisis, DPRK-Russia defense pact and ethnic Koreans visiting from Japan
ROK army allegedly put on alert for North Korea threat before martial law order
Lawmaker says troops were warned of ‘serious’ DPRK situation, suggesting Yoon played up dangers to ensure compliance
Yoon’s strategy linking opponents to North Korea crumbles in martial law fiasco
Call to ‘eradicate anti-state forces’ exemplified South Korean leader’s well-established pattern of red-baiting
Chinese national arrested in US on charges of trafficking arms to North Korea
Justice Department alleges man exported firearms, ammunition and controlled technology in violation of sanctions
What Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law gambit means for the Korean Peninsula
South Korean leader’s declaration risks triggering domestic unrest, while opening door to North Korean escalation
Video shows North Korean worker fall several stories from transmission tower
Footage released by Seoul highlights dangerous working conditions as DPRK dismantles inter-Korean power lines
Seoul calls on North Korea to release missionary detained for decade
South Korea pledges to work with international community to confirm status of Choi Chun-kil and five other ROK detainees
North Korea in November 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2024
Balloon ban, border fencing and broadcasting television into North Korea
NK News’ Ifang Bremer discusses the latest leaflet launches and mysterious TV channels targeting DPRK viewers
Crop data suggests North Korea enjoyed strong harvest despite summer floods
NK Pro analysis of NASA data shows agriculture investments bearing fruit, though many may still face food insecurity