Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
Does North Korea have welfare?
Introducing a three-part special on healthcare, humanitarian aid and social assistance in the DPRK.
Is Kim Jong Un the reformer and Jang Song Thaek the reactionary?
Despite execution of Jang, "practical problem solving rather than moralizing judgment" should guide approach to N. Korea
The dilemma of leaving my family behind in North Korea
Ask a North Korean: What happened to the family you left behind in Pyongyang?
The family feuds of the Kim dynasty
Two deaths, multiple exiles have settled potential disputes between siblings
Kim Jong Il’s former sushi chef sees coup potential
In exclusive interview, Kenji Fujimoto says womanizing prompted Jang purge
Helping North Korea’s survivors of gender-based violence
"My mission is to have the refugees – both men and women – have this dialogue so they can share their ideas on how to catalyze peace on the Korean Peninsula"
HanVoice wants to make Canada a ‘front door’ for defectors
Escapees enjoy higher quality of life in Canada, but legal obstacles complicate process
Could North Korea win a war with South Korea or the U.S?
Morale in once-patriotic military corps has plummeted, leaving little chance for success
Four experts explain the impact of Jang Song Thaek’s execution
Experts predict variety of scenarios after very public execution of Kim Jong Un's uncle
Ask a North Korean: My thoughts on Jang Song Theak’s execution
This incident tells us that Kim Jong Un’s administration faces its worst crisis ever
