Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Major construction accident occurs in Pyongyang, state media reports
Officials publicly accept blame; state media emphasizes leadership's sympathy and resolve
State Dept. North Korea grants could entail risk of criminal punishment
State Department call for funding proposals contradicts "do no harm" strategy advocated by UN COI
What has been the biggest surprise since you left North Korea? Defector survey
Execution of Jang Song Thaek, growth of cell phone network, and emergence of middle class, among factors
What should the intl. community do to help the people of North Korea?
Mixture of isolation, engagement and carrot & stick strategies suggested by refugees
Spy-case causes stir in defector community
Ahead of final verdict in the Yoo Woo-seong-case, issues of money-brokering, citizenship-issues cause commotion
What should South Korea do to prepare for change in North Korea? Refugee Insights
Improving public opinion towards reunification important, defectors say
What are the biggest misconceptions towards the North in South Korea?
Potential of North Korean labor force is being overlooked in South Korea, defectors say
How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives
In first of ten part series, eleven defectors share their thoughts on the future of the North Korean regime
‘Dangerous’ era of dissent may have begun
Discontent about leadership may portend change in years to come
