Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Seoul investigating two North Koreans found on boat in Yellow Sea
Unification ministry exploring how to contact DPRK for potential repatriation as inter-Korean hotlines remain silent
North Korea denounces US airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels
An in-depth analysis of statement by Egypt envoy, more Freedom Shield criticism and yellow dust alerts
Seoul backs UN concerns over North Korea’s treatment of soldiers, defectors
South Korea urges DPRK’s compliance with international law following special envoy’s report on human rights violations
The existential crisis facing the North Korean human rights movement
Three activists discuss how NGOs are struggling to stay alive after devastating US funding cuts
Ukraine says it destroyed three North Korean artillery guns in Russia’s Kursk
Footage purportedly shows Russian using Koksan weapons in successful counteroffensive against Ukraine
UN gives WHO the green light to send $63K in vaccine assistance to North Korea
Sanctions exemption for lab equipment comes as the DPRK continues to struggle with vaccine-preventable diseases
North Korean defectors sent money to family. An ROK court called it a crime.
Conviction of an escapee for wiring remittances to the DPRK has raised concern about impacts on long-tolerated practice
Rare North Korean event gathers heads of ‘people’s units’ that spy on citizens
Meeting is first under Kim Jong Un’s rule and aligns with efforts to strengthen surveillance and ideological control
How North Korean troops will factor into Ukraine-Russia peace talks
NK News’ Bryan Betts talks the latest from Kursk and how Trump's dismantling of Voice of America impacts Pyongyang
Seoul reaffirms willingness to accept North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine
South Korean foreign minister requests Kyiv’s cooperation on issue amid concerns POWs could be repatriated to DPRK
