Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
U.S. NGOs being blocked from humanitarian work in N. Korea, sources say
At least five NGOs have had travel ban exemptions rejected since September
North Korea extends “Mass Games” event to late October: tour agencies
Move represents second extension of event since September
“Suffering of millions” in North Korea requires urgent funding: WFP
Agency asking for USD$15.2 million for the next five months
Video surveillance equipment on rise inside North Korea
Presence of CCTV units in public places appears to have greatly increased since 2017
How the world misunderestimated Kim Jong Un
The latest Kim is a man with a plan - and it's working out just fine
A diplomat’s life in Pyongyang – NKNews Podcast Ep.40
Martina Aberg Somogyi shares her thoughts on a two-year posting in the DPRK
Summits, sanctions, and diplomacy: the past month in the DPRK – NKNews Podcast ep.39
Korea Risk Group's managing director Chad O'Carroll breaks down recent developments in the DPRK
ROK lawmakers seek to penalize unauthorized sending of leaflets to North Korea
Activists sending anti-regime leaflets to DPRK could face up to three years in jail under new law
How the North is run: the criminal police
The DPRK's regular police force have a close relationship with their more clandestine colleagues - though the job is much less risky
De facto peace treaty? Unpacking the inter-Korean military agreement
If the DPRK follows through on their promises, there is potential for Southern tactical advantages
