Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
3920 people under quarantine in North Korea’s South Phyongan, Kangwon provinces
Amid coronavirus concerns, state media reports nearly 7000 now being held for "medical monitoring" in DPRK
Kim Jong Un sacks top officials for “corruption” in meeting on coronavirus
North Korean leader in Politburo meeting pointed to "recent incident" also involving a Party cadre training base
North Korean border to stay shut until coronavirus cure available, official says
DPRK also extends winter vacation for students as quarantine measures taken across the country
WHO granted sanctions exemption for coronavirus prevention work in North Korea
Exemption is third for tackling COVID-19 as Pyongyang continues to report no cases of the illness
Some European missions in Pyongyang to temporarily close amid coronavirus fears
Personnel from multiple missions to fly out via Vladivostok on Air Koryo flight next week
Why fewer and fewer North Korean defectors are making it to South Korea
Growing repression and increased border security have made it harder than ever for escapees
United Arab Emirates has deported all North Korean workers, government says
Move in line with country's obligations under UNSC Resolution 2397
UN special rep. for North Korea human rights issues warning over coronavirus
Call to action comes as fears grow that coronavirus epidemic will spread to ill-prepared North Korea
Russia ships rapid coronavirus diagnosis equipment to North Korea: MFA
1500 kits intended to help improve DPRK's ability to "prevent the spread of the disease," Moscow says
MSF granted sanctions exemption for North Korea coronavirus prevention work
NGO gets the all-clear to bring personal protective equipment, diagnostic equipment into DPRK
