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Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report
Research finds widespread exploitation, but expert says report doesn't address overseas and corporate use of DPRK labor
Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff
Trip by head of Food and Agriculture Organization is promising sign for return of aid workers and tourists, experts say
ROK pastor arrested in Russia still in limbo, raising fears of hostage diplomacy
Experts say Baek Kwang-soon likely targeted for work with North Korean defectors, as Moscow and Seoul silent on his case
Ask a North Korean: Why a party propagandist decided to escape the DPRK
Soo-ah went from warning citizens about the false promise of defecting to crossing the Yalu River to flee to the South
Seoul mayor uses North Korean human rights event to call for ROK to go nuclear
Oh Se-hoon says ROK nukes could improve DPRK human rights, though expert expresses reservations about linking issues
State media review: North Korea mourns one Kim leader, while glorifying another
An in-depth analysis of Kim Il Sung death memorials, a letter to Iran’s president, a worker’s confession and more
Park Hyangsu: Why North Korea’s unification rejection shocked Koreans in Japan
Activist who grew up in pro-DPRK enclave discusses impact of new policy on Chongryon organization
What to make of reports that China plans to send back all North Korean workers
Repatriation of thousands of laborers could be retaliation over DPRK-Russia ties and would cut off huge revenue source
US soldier charged with desertion to North Korea to face first court hearing
Travis King due in military court on July 16 on charges including soliciting child porn, one year after crossing border
North Korea released water from border dam despite flooding concerns, Seoul says
South Korea previously urged DPRK to provide notice of discharge into Imjin River to prevent damage downstream
