Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
With COVID-19 still raging in China and Russia, North Korea can’t relax just yet
If Pyongyang is hoping to wait out the corona-crisis, recent outbreaks across the border will make that wait even longer
Stop activists sending leaflets into North Korea, Kim Yo Jong warns South
Pyongyang could withdraw from inter-Korean military accord should "anti-DPRK" activity not stop, leader's sister says
Ask a North Korean: how does North Korea’s secret police eavesdrop on citizens?
"Thoughts that go against the government may seem trivial, but monitoring them is an important task"
“Kingdom of discrimination”: North Korea’s long interest in U.S. race relations
The DPRK has for decades served as a notable, but deeply insincere, supporter of African American struggle
Kim Jong Un will “mercilessly” punish corrupt officials, North Korean media says
Special article condemns cadres who "infringe upon the people's interests" amid hints of broader anti-corruption drive
North Korea in May 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between May 1 and May 31
North Korean schools to reopen this month after two-month delay: state media
DPRK radio says classes set to restart soon, with teachers ordered to "strictly abide" by COVID-19 prevention steps
Elaborate cyberattack against North Korea human rights activist
Spearphishing campaign against Committee for Human Rights in North Korea reveals deep research into victim’s contacts
GoFundMe pulls campaign raising funds for COVID-19 aid to North Korea
Online fundraising platform says sanctions prohibit it from hosting the campaign
Russia saw “acute” increase in North Korean poaching last year: Border Service
16 vessels and 3754 poachers were detained last year, official says, a 14-fold increase compared to previous years
