Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
COVID-19 in Kaesong? What to make of North Korea’s suspicion of a viral presence
Report on suspected case marks a turning point in North Korea's approach to virus
‘Runaway’ causes first suspected COVID-19 case in North Korea, state media says
North Korean leader issues lockdown for Kaesong, raises “top-class alert”
South Korean NGO to send African Swine Fever aid and appliances to North Korea
The U.N. Security Council granted sanctions exemptions to an NGO trying to protect North Korea's vulnerable livestock
South Korea’s unification ministry to inspect non-profit groups in mid-August
North Korea human rights advocates criticize the move, some rejecting request to submit documents for inspection
Ask a North Korean: How restricted is movement in North Korea?
"Regardless of where they're from, people can only move around the country if they possess the relevant documentation"
Kim’s construction project woes reflect his poor economic planning
The Supreme Leader is now scapegoating others for failing to meet his latest hospital project's unrealistic deadlines
Kim Yo Jong left doors open for talks with US, unification minister nominee says
While foreseeing impasse will go on until U.S. presidential election, Lee says he "won't hesitate" to meet Kim Jong Un
Why North Korea blames ‘bourgeois culture’ and conducts foreign media shakedowns
A recent state media article suggests that DPRK leadership is increasingly threatened by foreign influence
Korean War veterans to gather this week in Pyongyang, despite COVID-19 measures
North Korean state media reveals 6th National Conference of War Veterans will be held to mark July 27 holiday
India sends $1 million worth of anti-tuberculosis medicine to North Korea
Indian embassy in Pyongyang says that the assistance was requested by the World Health Organization (WHO)
