Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
On Her Majesty’s diplomatic service in Pyongyang – NKNews Podcast Ep.107
John Everard discusses his time as the UK's top diplomat to the DPRK and his thoughts on prospects for the future
Ask a North Korean: why do people decide to leave North Korea?
"The majority of those that decide to leave do so because they're disenchanted by the current political situation"
Chinese grain exports to North Korea drop by half in October: data
DPRK's grain imports from China still higher than any point between spring 2018 and summer of this year
The 2020 National Defense Authorization Act: what it means for North Korea
From new sanctions to restrictions on U.S. troop withdrawals, new legislation stands to have significant impact
After massive data leak, North Korean refugees fear for family back home
"A lot of us couldn’t live our daily lives after hearing about the news"
Reciprocate U.S. calls for dialogue, ambassador to UN urges North Korea
At UN Security Council meeting, Ambassador Kelly Craft warns DPRK against "destabilizing" long-range missile tests
Pyongyang cloaked in smog as fine dust descends on North Korea
Air quality in Pyongyang reaching "unhealthy" levels this week, monitoring websites show
UN extends UNICEF sanctions exemption amid “unanticipated” logistical challenges
Equipment set to help North Korean women in childbirth and treat flood victims, among other projects
UN Security Council “very concerned” about North Korean missile launches: Craft
U.S. ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft rotates to the presidency of the Security Council this month
North Korean police threaten death penalty for fake drug, alcohol trafficking
Officials must not "receive money and goods" from citizens engaged in criminal activities, poster stresses
