Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
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
Breaking in Baengnyeong: The world’s ‘most dangerous’ border
Island nearest to North Korean shores has "frontline" reputation
ANALYSIS: Jang Song Thaek’s very public purge
Dr. Andrei Lankov discusses the very public political purge of the once powerful Jang Song Thaek
Intent re-defector regrets coming to South Korea
Lacking funds for treatment, severe illness may kill him within three years
Would-be re-defector still trapped in South Korea
Treatment of North Korean refugees sacrificed for sake of conciliation with Pyongyang
ANALYSIS: The impact of Jang Song Thaek’s ouster
So far no sign of a purge of Jang’s network or loss of other positions
