Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
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
UK embassy in Pyongyang closes, resident diplomats evacuated from North Korea
Move reportedly linked to DPRK government's coronavirus-prevention measures
South Korea to provide $4.9 million in sustainable development aid to the North
First payment of $720,000 set to be sent this year via UN commission
Don’t allow North Korean staff to use the internet, International Red Cross told
Instruction comes despite rules already in place to prevent DPRK nationals accessing web
North Korean imports of antibiotics spiked in April, Chinese trade data shows
China exported 15,000 kg of tetracycline derivatives, cited as a possible treatment for COVID-19, to the DPRK last month
