Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
When NK Commandos Tried To Assassinate South Korea’s President
This Day in the History of the DPRK: January 21, JUCHE 56 (1968)
The NK News Study Guide Part 2: The Colonial Period
North Korean Studies Newbie? Want to learn more? Get acquainted with the NK NEWS Study Guides
From Middle-Kingdom to Middle-Classdom: North Korean Defectors in London
After China, the UK is home to one of the largest populations of North Korean defectors in the world. Tom Farrell reports from outside the North Korean embassy in London where defectors often protest Kim Jong Un's regime
Even the Dogs in China Had More Food Than Us
What rumors did you hear about the "outside world" that turned out to be true or false when you lived in North Korea? Are there any things you miss about your life there?
Exclusive: Korean-American Imprisoned by North Korean Authorities is ‘Nations Tour’ Owner
Korean-American currently imprisoned in North Korea for allegedly being in possession of a hard drive containing 'sensitive material', is owner of the 'Nation Tours' tour agency
The top ten most bizarre rumours to spread about North Korea
From unicorns, to assassination attempts. Andray Abrahamian of Choson Exchange takes us through some of the more popular rumours on the DPRK
Why Do People Keep “Re-Defecting” To North Korea?
With another family reported to have voluntarily "re-defected" to North Korea, questions are now being asked as to what is motivating people to return after investing so much in originally leaving.
Little Man Syndrome: The Height Of North Korea’s Failure
Book Review: A Socioeconomic History of North Korea
Why did we never complain? We didn’t even know how to.
Do people in North Korea criticize the leaders behind closed doors? How have things changed over the years?
