Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
U.S. State Department offers up to $6M for North Korea human rights projects
While observers welcome apparent 400% increase, future budget issues could complicate release
Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK
Nail clippers, safety pins among prohibited items now approved for delivery
South Korea seeking ways to streamline delivery of development aid to the North
KOICA says plans must take into account "special situation" on the peninsula
North Korean imports of Chinese fertilizer soared in 2018: data
Shipments were the highest since 2011, though cereal imports remained constant
UN approves five sanctions exemptions for humanitarian aid to North Korea
Approval sees return of Médecins Sans Frontières to DPRK after four-year hiatus
North Korea sanctions evasion efforts detailed in UN’s latest PoE report
Report shows a wide range of violations due to poor enforcement, foreign intermediaries and evasion
North Korean food production worst in over a decade, down 9% since 2017: UN
UN aid agencies requesting USD$120 million in 2019 to address “grim” situation
Russia delivers 2000 tons of wheat to North Korea via the WFP: Russian embassy
Delivery comes as Moscow plans possible delivery of 50,000 tons of wheat
Warmbier family rebukes Trump over comments on their son’s death
Warmbiers say that no "excuses of lavish praise" can change North Korea's human rights record
Women and human rights in the DPRK – NKNews Podcast Ep.59
Jay Song discusses the DPRK's key women players and chronic human rights problem