Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
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
WHO, Irish and German NGOs receive sanctions exemptions for aid to N. Korea: UN
Recipient orgs will tackle safe drinking water issues, food shortages in DPRK
Why human rights must be on the agenda at the next Kim-Trump summit
The U.S. "should not allow this opportunity to be wasted," writes UN human rights official
Why, despite improving inter-Korean ties, unification remains as tricky as ever
Elites on both sides know that a confederation-style agreement would be political suicide
