Human Security / Human Rights
Information related to human security / human rights in North Korea
North Korea sends envoy to COP28 climate talks in rare diplomatic appearance
Attendance at Dubai summit reflects DPRK’s ‘pragmatic’ approach to climate change and food security, expert says
Pyongyang’s playbook: How North Korea turned sports into tool for regime control
DPRK’s athletic success is product of decades of effort to assert state power and boost military readiness through sport
North Korea’s post-reform elections looked a lot like those that came before
State media again reported near 100% turnout but acknowledged votes against chosen candidates for first time in decades
Seoul defends defector remittances to North Korea as police probes raise concern
Unification ministry reasserts policy of allowing money transfers on humanitarian grounds, says legal action ‘uncommon’
Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties
Experts say tourism and desire to transport DPRK laborers are likely behind proposal but question its feasibility
The role of the UN Command in keeping peace with North Korea – Ep. 318
Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Andrew Harrison talks about how 17 member states help uphold the Korean War Armistice
Human rights group slams decision to jail ROK man for poem praising North Korea
Amnesty International decries censorship after man sentenced to 14 months in prison for entering DPRK writing contest
North Korea reports on China’s arrest of two Michaels following new allegations
Expert says rare state media mention of Canadians’ case appears tied to Spavor’s recent accusations against Kovrig
Why it matters if South Koreans personally know a North Korean defector
Few in ROK have met escapee, but personal contact influences views on defector support, inter-Korean issues and more
Reopening in slow motion: The growing risks of North Korea’s two-tiered scheme
DPRK is playing favorites with Russia and China, suggesting full return of diplomats and tourists could be long way off
