Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Let them eat rice: North Korea’s public distribution system
‘90s-era collapse of the Communist Bloc left a void, filled by markets and PDS nostalgia
Doubts surface about N. Korea ‘missionary spies’ intel program
Humanitarian, intelligence experts question logistics, little-known charity behind allegedly DOD-backed scheme
North Korean food imports down again in August
Despite long-running drought, overall food situation appears similar to previous years
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
