Human Security / Human Rights
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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
Trust, but verify: what the media got right about Kim Jong Un’s health
Criticism of recent coverage fails to appreciate the day-to-day realities of reporting on North Korea
South Korean NGO granted UN sanctions exemption for aid work in North Korea
Greentree International set to send 80 types of items required for work with disabled in DPRK
Temporary worker structure removal begins at Wonsan-Kalma beach resort
Removal could be a sign that construction on key North Korean project is winding down ahead of delayed opening
North Korea in April 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
An analysis of the main developments between April 1 and April 30