Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
How the coronavirus is being dealt with on the other side of the Tumen river
While there have been no reported cases in North Korea, the virus has spread to neighboring Jilin Province in China
Northern Wind: Thae Yong-ho’s ambitions could transform South Korean politics
Convincing the former diplomat to run for office is a win for the opposition, but also raises more fundamental questions
North Korea may have appointed a new Minister of People’s Security, South says
Unification ministry says Kim Jong Ho has replaced Choe Pu Il as one of DPRK's top security officials
U.S. concerned about North Korea’s “vulnerability” to coronavirus outbreak
Washington "ready and prepared" to assist in facilitating humanitarian efforts, State Department says
North Korean official claims about child nutrition: what the data shows
Data suggests remarkable improvement since the late 1990s, despite stagnant levels of food supply per capita
North Korea increases coronavirus quarantine period to 30 days
Move part of broader "national emergency" steps intended to fight spread of COVID-19, state media says
As Coronavirus fears mount, playing tough may be North Korea’s least bad option
Despite the likely impact on the economy, the DPRK has little choice but to close its borders and hope for the best
Mask-clad North Korean Premier visits coronavirus quarantine workers
Visit is the first by high-level DPRK official to quarantine facility
The movement to return the Japanese wives of Zainichi repatriates from N. Korea
Letters sent to Japan revealing the reality of life in the DPRK sparked demands abroad for the wives to be brought home
Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work
Eugene Bell Foundation likely to utilize new Global Fund grant for TB work, while WHO to ship telemedicine equipment
