Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Why North Koreans turn to the church, and why they leave
North Korean can't stop curiosity about Christianity – but philandering pastors certainly can
N.Korean sanctions and ‘loyalty’ work
Sanctions have unexpected effects as the regime makes up for lost cash through slave labor
The Kim family’s code of silence: Speaking up can be dangerous
Speaking out, as some of Kim Jong Un's family members recently did, can cost people their lives
A Russian crosses the line: A different kind of North Korean defection
1984 incident remains one of most bloody in history of two Koreas’ only meeting point
Protests not new in N.Korea; resistance perhaps not futile
Current protests and opposition in North Korea occur in a more tolerant environment
North Koreans making Middle Eastern money
Returnees cite not only greater profit, but intoxicating experience of life abroad
Impact of sanctions on N.Korea already palpable – aid worker
UK-based humanitarian activist says China holding up necessary equipment as food status worsens
Evidence of building collapse inconclusive
NK News investigation, in-country sources cast doubts on media reports
Under wraps: Do North Koreans use condoms?
They're not widely available, and people don't know how to use the ones that are there
Will the U.S. ever ban tourists from North Korea?
Ban would likely attempt to eliminate capital from regime and risks of further arrests
