Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
On N. Korea by N. Koreans: The Rimjin-gang model
Guerrilla journalism approach involves trusting insiders who can get the story, but who may also disappear
Defections and North Korea’s media blackout
Missing persons are rarely discussed openly, unless condemnations have propaganda value
Misconception North Korea: The missing shades of gray
Seven former and current residents of Pyongyang discuss the most common misconceptions about life in North Korea
Last of its kind: The Workers’ Party of Korea keeps the Leninist model alive
In North Korea, like its Leninist/Stalinist forbearers, the party is designed to encompass all authority
N.Korean boy gets asylum in Sweden following protests
Civil society makes the difference after migratory board botches initial evaluation
Memories of Pyongyang: Citizens and expats reminisce about N. Korea life
Expats and defectors share their most memorable experiences about life in Pyongyang
N.Korean Chuseok: Like S.Korean Chuseok without the traffic
North Koreans usually live close to their relatives, and couldn't travel long distances to see them if they didn't
The many ways of dying in North Korea
Executions have long been a fact of life in the North, only their targets have changed
Caught with porn in North Korea
X-rated materials are hard to find in the North, because the penalty for them is a trip to the prison camp
Promises, pitfalls on the North Korea-China border
Border between long-time allies sees plenty of trade, despite shortcomings caused by mutual distrust
