Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
No reason to doubt North Korea’s claims to be coronavirus-free, ambassador says
Russian ambassador to DPRK says he is "inclined to trust" Pyongyang's statistics
North Korea calls for cooperation on COVID-19, end to unilateral sanctions
In statement to World Health Assembly, DPRK delegation also lauds Kim Jong Un's leadership, condemns U.S.
Russia indicts North Korean fisherman for poaching incident last September: TASS
Hundreds of DPRK nationals were detained last year for poaching in Russian waters
North Korea further relaxes restrictions on resident diplomats, embassy says
Foreigners in DPRK now permitted to visit several previously-restricted department stores, MFA tells diplomats
North Korean media slams “confrontational” South Korean human rights white paper
KINU report says public executions in North Korea become less frequent, but still commonplace
Ask a North Korean: what do North Koreans think about NGOs working in the DPRK?
"I was never able to benefit from any of the food and medicine sent by humanitarian organizations"
Russia sends wheat aid shipment to North Korea, embassy in Pyongyang says
Report of 25,000-tonne shipment comes as UN warns of widespread food insecurity in DPRK, U.S. warns of potential famine
First coronavirus-related private aid from South Korea arrives in the North: MOU
Hand sanitizers worth $80,887 arrived in the DPRK early May, with 20,000 hazmat suits yet to be sent
North Korea’s changing economy: the view from the markets
Amid a wider crackdown on private activity, it appears there is ongoing discussion on the role of markets in the country
Military parade preparations stepped up in central Pyongyang, training grounds
Renovations underway at both Kim Il Sung Square and replica parade training area, according to sources and imagery
